Wendell Ray Pirtle 83 of Plano passed away January 31, 2016 at Rush Copley Medical Ctr. He was born on June 20, 1932 in Carlisle Indiana to the late Arthur and Okie ( Woodward ) Pritle. He was a member of The Church of Christ Plano, IL. He loved playing pool. Avid Chicago Bulls and Cubs fan. He liked this trips to Branson, MO and listening to country music. He really enjoyed his church family. He is survived by his Special friend Cherline and Paul Walker of Plano, Nieces; Marsha ( Donnie ) Montgomery of East Peoria, IL , Marlya ( Bob ) Wooley of Earlville, IL. Tammy Devore and Amy Curtis. Nephews; Lonnie ( Karen ) Krystler of Washington, IL and Michael ( Sue ) Krystler of Greenwood, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Ermel Krystler and 1 brother Larry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich, IL. with visitation from 4:00 pm. Till the time of service. Interment will take place Saturday February 6th at 2:00 pm. at the Woodward Cemetery Dugger, IN. www.beveragefamilyfh