Lloyd D. Lucky Spellmeyer

Lloyd D. "Lucky" Spellmeyer, 89, of Pontiac, formerly of Melvin, IL passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 4:00 a.m. at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL.

Graveside service will be held Monday, June 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Melvin Cemetery in Melvin, IL with full military honors. Pastor John Brennan will officiate.

Visitation will be Monday, June 27, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac.

Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements.

Lucky was born May 14, 1927 in Melvin, IL to Charles and Mary (Weigel) Spellmeyer. He married Shirley A. Fitzsimmons on March 31, 1955. She survives in Pontiac.

Also surviving are his children, Peggy Schiller of Gibson City, IL, Larry (Debbie) Spellmeyer of Gibson City, IL, Chuck Spellmeyer of Pontiac, IL, and David (Christel Spellmeyer of Friendwood, TX; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bruce Spellmeyer; two daughters, Carol Sue Cox and Katie Spellmeyer; and one grandchild, Destiny.

Lucky was a graduate of Melvin High School and was a mechanic and farmer all his life. He served in the U. S. Navy Seabees in Alaska during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Melvin, IL and was a life member of the Gibson City VFW and Gibson City American Legion.

Lucky greatly enjoyed his old cars and old tractors.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veteran's Home, 1 Veteran's Drive, Manteno, IL 60950

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