William Otto Eaton

 William Otto Eaton, 92, formerly of Mahomet, peacefully passed away on February 5, 2022 at The Apostolic Christian Home, Eureka, IL.

He was born June 21, 1929 to Dora and Howard (Babe) Easton of Fairland, IL, they preceded him in death.

He married Pauline R. Walden on January 14, 1948.  She preceded him in death.  He is survived by his son, Bill W. (Gail) Eaton of Goodfield, Il, and a grandson, Jason Eaton of Palmetto, FL.  He is also survived by his sister Patricia (Pat) Mast of Champaign,  a brother Robert (Susie) Eaton of Channahon, IL and four nephews.

He graduated from Sidney High School and retired after 32 years from the University of Illinois where he worked 2 years at the “swine farm” and 30 years as the foreman of the “beef cattle barn”.  After “retirement” he spent the next 12 years as a custodian for the Mahomet-Seymour School District.

Having grown up on a farm he was an avid fisher and hunter.  When he was not working, he could be found fishing on Spring Lake where he resided for 56 years.  He was blessed to have lived in a caring community with loving neighbors who especially watch over him in his later years.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Friday, February 11, 2022 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney, with Rev. Kathy Murphy officiating.  Burial will be Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sidney.  Visitation will be from noon until 1:00 PM, Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 610 W. Cruger Ave, Eureka, IL 61530

Freese FH 2/7/2022