Eugene "Gene" Drummer

Eugene “Gene” C. Drummer, age 80, of Beaverville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 3, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Charles Gordon and Civilla Drummer. Gene graduated from Kankakee High School in June of 1961. He later worked for Lang Auto Parts and, eventually, owned and operated his own lawn care business, Acorn Lawn Maintenance. Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Leslie (Balthazor) Drummer of Beaverville; one son, Steven “Buddy” Drummer; his daughter, Gena Wyatt of Ottawa; grandchildren, Lindsay Kohn of Watseka, Brett Haug of Bourbonnais, Brandon Haug of Clarksville, TN, Kaylee Drummer of Chebanse, Shelby Wyatt of Ottawa, and Evan Wyatt of Ottawa; six great-grandchildren; and seven sisters, Anna Marie Schwieterman, Ruth McAvoy, Barbara Nickloy, Doris (Carl) Willert, Judy Drummer, Susan (Dan) Grayson, and Paula (Mark) Potterf. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Civilla Drummer; and one brother, John Drummer. Cremation rites have been accorded and services will remain private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.