Thomas Ray "Tom" Shamhart, age 65

December 4, 1955 – February 22, 2021

Thomas Ray "Tom" Shamhart, age 65, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:06 PM – Monday, February 22, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Tom's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, February 26, 2021, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with Fr. Dean Probst officiating.  Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery west of Latona, Illinois.  Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service.  In loving memory of Tom, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas School.

The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Thomas Ray, better known as Tom, was born on December 4, 1955, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Harold and Georgiana (Bridges) Shamhart.  He was united in marriage to Rebecca Dallmier on June 26, 1976, at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie, Illinois.

Tom was a lifelong farmer who appreciated caring for God's good earth.  He was a member of the Dogtown Tractor Club and collected Massey Harris tractors.

Tom enjoyed fishing, woodworking and antique cars.  He was always willing to lend a hand to those in need and loved to help neighbors.  He liked to keep busy tinkering and could fix anything.

Tom is survived by:

Wife of 44 years – Becky Shamhart of Wheeler, Illinois

Children – Kevin (Amanda) Shamhart of Watson, Illinois; Brian (Jamie) Shamhart of Wheeler, Illinois; Kimberly Shamhart (Aaron Mason) of Newton, Illinois; Vincent (Katelyn) Shamhart of Champaign, Illinois and Craig (Beth) Shamhart of Dieterich, Illinois

Grandchildren – Shayne (Aubrie) Goldman of Pana, Illinois; Nicholas Shamhart, Katie Shamhart and Michael Shamhart of Wheeler, Illinois; Hayden Shamhart Williams, Karic Mason and Vayda Mason of Newton, Illinois; Annabelle Shamhart, Caroline Shamhart both of Champaign, Illinois; Addison Shamhart and Avery Shamhart of Dieterich, Illinois

Siblings – John Shamhart of Wheeler, Illinois; Sharon (Norm) Bergbower of Newton, Illinois; and Barbara (Joe) Schuch of Newton, Illinois

Several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends survive.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and father and mother-in-law Lorraine and Lucille Dallmier.