Rest In Peace Moe

So sad that "Moe" Merle G. Damery has passed onto greener pastures February 27th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. surrounded by his family. This is another reminder to me that tomorrow is not promised all we have is today. Appreciate those who have paved the way for us. Thank you Moe, you will be missed.
Here is what the Decatur world-Herald said

"ASSUMPTION - Merle G. "Moe" Damery, 71, of Assumption, died at home Sunday, February 27th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. surrounded by his family. A private family funeral will be held Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption with a public burial at 12:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Assumption. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 2nd at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Moe was born at home in Assumption on September 1st, 1939, the son of William Elmer and Cleo Beatrice (Myres) Damery. He married Ann Marie Duck on December 28th, 1957 in Assumption, Illinois. Moe worked for Decatur Scale Co. with his brothers for a time, and then worked at Borg Warner as a millwright for many years, retiring from there. Later he worked at GSI in Assumption for 13 years and retired from there. He and his wife owned and operated Damery Disposal in Assumption for 49 years. They also owned and operated Moe's Place, also in Assumption for 13 years. Moe played and managed a fast-pitch softball team in Assumption for 33 years. He was a pitcher, and once had a 40-2 season, in which he pitched a perfect game and played for the state championship. He leaves behind his wife Ann Marie of 53 years; son Shawn Damery and wife Angela of Assumption; daughters Selena Reed and husband David of Assumption; Sabrina Bridgman and husband Rob of Assumption; Sonda Holthaus and husband Bob of Pana; and Sumer Sunderland and husband Brian of Assumption; brother Cecil and wife Esther of Macon; sisters Jule Damery of Assumption and Evelyn Wanless and husband Bob of Springfield. 11 grandchildren Brent, Bryce and Alex Damery, Katie Reed, Conner and Tim Bridgman, Joel, Molly and Abby Holthaus, and Ethan and Lea Sunderland; also great-granddaughter Harper Faye Holthaus. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and one sister. Moe will be remembered as a man who had a great time living life, had good friends, a wonderful family and a love of all sports. Seitz Funeral Homes, Assumption has been entrusted with care and service arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/
Published in Decatur Herald & Review on March 2, 2011"