Roy L. Root, an 86-year-old resident of Colona, IL, died on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at his home.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Dayton Corners Cemetery in Colona.
Mr. Root was born on May 3, 1932 in Galt, the son of Victor and Edith Carpenter Root. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was married on Aug. 25, 1955 to Libby Hatcher. Who preceded him in death on June 12, 2011.
Mr. Root worked as a tool and die maker for John Deere. He enjoyed building and driving dune buggies, mountain climbing and piloting remote control airplanes.
He is survived by three sons, Rick (Heidi) Root, Randy (Tammy) Root and Robby (Marian) Root; grandchildren Patricia (DJ) Sedlock, Catherine Lange, Christina (Tim Schutt) Root, Jessica (Mike) Bean, Jason Root, Tyler (Britt Kipp) Root; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Willa Mae Runk; and a special friend, Doris Pedrick.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
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