Daryl L. Crater Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 55, of South Wilmington, IL passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Monday, December 31, 2018 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL. Born September 3, 1963 in Morris. Daryl retired from the Laborers Union, Local #75 in Crest Hill, IL. He was a member of the Fireman’s Beach Club in South Wilmington and the South Wilmington Sportsman’s Club in Essex. Daryl loved fishing, hunting, kayaking, and was a skilled chef, especially when it came to grilling. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are his daughter, Samantha (fiancé, Brandon Jordanov) Crater of Morris, IL; mother, Viola (nee Domagala) Crater of South Wilmington; brother, Donald Crater, Jr. of South Wilmington; and his children, Chad (Betsy Elberts) Crater and Carissa (Kyle Miller) Crater; brother, Robert (Cheryl) Crater of South Wimington; and their children, Christina (Jason) Ashburn and Benjamin (Megan) Crater; three great nephews, Hunter and Peyton Welsh, and Brayden Crater; and his lifelong best friend, Ray Sinkular. Preceding him in death was his father, Donald Dale Crater, Sr. (2009). Per Daryl’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be directed to the family to be dispersed to his favorite charities. For more information and to sign his online guestbook please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory.

Daryl L. Crater

September 3, 1963 - December 31, 2018

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