Aaron Lee Damon, 88, of Pekin passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Accolade Health Care of Peoria.
He was born on February 13, 1937, in Oelwein, IA to Ralph and Fern Woodward Damon.
Aaron married Denise Eileen Borland on February 18, 1965, in New Hampton, IA; she passed April 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by an infant son, David Lee Damon; his parents; six brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his children, Valerie (Dan) Damon Dietrich, Jeff (Sheri) Damon; grandsons, Joshua Damon, Jacob Damon and great-grandsons, Anthony (Taylor) Damon and Andrew Damon.
Aaron served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Union Pacific Railroad, retiring March 1, 1997.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
Cremation has been accorded and a private service will be held.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Joseph Catholic School in his name.
The family has entrusted Abts Mortuary in Pekin with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com
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