Troy Wayne Hemmer, 48, of Pekin, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his home.

He was born June 23, 1965 in Fargo, North Dakota to James and Sheela (Helfeld) Hemmer.

Surviving are his father, James (Deb Smith) Hemmer of Pekin; one brother, Todd (Jennifer) Hemmer of Pekin; one niece, Kadryn Hemmer of Pekin; and two daughters, Amber Hemmer and Savannah Hemmer, both of Normal.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheela; and grandparents, Kenneth and Janice Hemmer and Elmer and Delores Helfeld.

Troy was a 1983 graduate of Moline High School.

He was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Amber and Savannah that he loved very much.  He had a love for classic cars, music, and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.