Todd W. Erbentraut, 69

EAST PEORIA – Todd W. Erbentraut, 69, of East Peoria, Ill. passed away Monday, Jan. 11 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center.

Todd was born April 22, 1946 in Belvidere, Ill. to Clifford and Bess (Arnold) Erbentraut.

Surviving are his two sons: Sean (Sandra) Erbentraut of Washington, Ill., and Troy (Kim) Erbentraut of East Peoria, Ill., four grandchildren, his sister Mary (Leo) Knopes of Machesney Park, Ill., and two brothers: Scott Erbentraut of Canton, Ga., and John (Marilyn) Erbentraut of Lake Geneva, Wis.

Todd was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Florence Erbentraut, and his sister Polly Erbentraut.

Todd served in the United States Army. Throughout his career he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic last working for Martin Equipment in 2007. Todd’s hobbies included collecting antique Oliver Tractors and fishing.

Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, Ill. A second visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 15at Sunset Funeral Home in Machesney Park, Ill. followed by a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.