Delbert "Pod" Onnen

December 6, 1940 - June 23, 2015

Delbert “Pod” Onnen, 74, of Watseka, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born December 6, 1940 in Watseka, the son of John Onnen and Doris (Schroeder) Onnen. Mr. Onnen was a Farmer and recently a retired Teamster truck driver from Iroquois Paving Corporation. He enjoyed tractors, farming, cattle, gathering of friends and family, horse riding, and was a true animal lover. Surviving Mr. Onnen is one son and daughter-in-law, John and Kim Onnen of Watseka; two daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia “Cindy” Onnen of Mascoutah, IL, and Julie and Craig Massey of Watseka; seven grandchildren, Travis “TJ” Demierre, Andy Onnen, Jacob Onnen, Conner Onnen, Alec Massey, Jani Massey, and Nate Massey. He is also preceded in death by both his parents. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 4-7pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00am, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka; with a one hour visitation prior to services. Pastor Robert Sabo will officiate. Burial will follow at Prairie Dell Cemetery. Memorials in Mr. Onnen's name can be made to the Family.