Fern Alene Rewerts' Obituary
Fern Rewerts, 90, of Decatur passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Fern was born on September 24, 1924 in Ina, IL the daughter of Levi and Faye (Mendenall) Drew. She married Wilbur Rewerts on February 2, 1942. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1984.
Surviving are her sons, David Rewerts (Debra) of Decatur; Rick Rewerts (Kelly) of Raleigh, NC; daughter-in-law, Kathy Rewerts of Sullivan; brother, Leon Drew of Decatur; sister, Betty Davis (Cecil) of Decatur; sister-in-law, Jean Drew of Decatur; grandchildren, Anthony Rewerts, Tammy Davis (Chip), David Rewerts, and Richard Rewerts (Rachel); and great-granddaughter, Catlin Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Gary Rewerts, brother, Larry Drew, and grandson, Dustin Rewerts.
Funeral service to celebrate Fern’s life will be 11 AM Friday, October 3, 2014 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Drew officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer Association.
The family of Fern Rewerts is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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