Mark J. Wiechmann

PONTIAC- Mark J. Wiechmann, 71, of Pontiac passed away on Wednesday October 14 at OSF St. James ER in Pontiac.
Cremation has been accorded and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Center Cemetery in Flanagan. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Flanagan is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Ruby’s Rescue and Retreat, 4035 RD 600 N., McLean, IL 61754.
Mark was born in Pontiac on September 3, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. John A. and Verneita D. (Schlueter) Wiechmann. He married his high school sweetheart Sue Braksick on December 8, 1973, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Flanagan. She survives.
He is also survived by his children, Ben (Mandy) Wiechmann, of Flanagan, Martin (Katy) Wiechmann, of Pontiac; 9 grandchildren, William (Kali), Haley (Robert), Faith (Theo), Tyler, Dakota (Logan), Nathan (Merenda), Keegan, Matthew, and Megan; great-granddaughter, Willow; his brother, Nyle (Marilyn) Wiechmann, of Normal; and his two puppies, Sophie and Hope.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jim Wiechmann.
Mark was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Flanagan. He graduated from Flanagan High School in 1973, farmed and did carpenter work until 1982. He worked as bus maintenance and as a bus driver for Flanagan Schools. He also worked at Martin-Brower in Gridley where he became union steward. He was a business agent for Teamster Local 179 of Joliet for 17 years and served as recording secretary and as secretary-treasurer. He served on union insurance and pension boards along with numerous committees. He drove a semi for Folkerts Brothers Trucking. He worked as a crop claims adjuster at Country Financial. He was past president of Flanagan Lions Club, served a term on church council, and was past leader of Flanagan Cub Scouts. He enjoyed a sense of humor and was devoted to his wife and family who he loved.
His favorite sayings were; “Let’s rock and roll” and “Head em’ up and move em’ out!”