Obit: Herbert DeVore

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Herbert A. DeVore, 81, of Wilton died Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at the Wilton Retirement Community. Visitation was held on March 2 at the Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. Funeral services were held March 3 at Grace United Church of Christ in Wilton.

Interment took place in the Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wilton Fire and EMS, Durant Ambulance or Grace United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Herbert was born in Atalissa on May 24, 1938 to Dewey and Beryl Arnold DeVore. Herb graduated from Atalissa High School in 1956. He married Elaine F. Behrens on May 31, 1959 in Wilton.

He drove truck for Wonder Bread in Davenport for 25 years, retiring in 2003. He also farmed with his brother, Duane, for 22 years, retiring in 1987.

Herb and Elaine enjoyed square dancing and visiting the local casinos.

Herb is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Elaine, and their sons Richard (Vanessa) DeVore, Norman (Pam) DeVore and Gary (Liane) DeVore, all of Wilton; five grandchildren, Greg DeVore, Kera (Tim) Recker, Devon DeVore (Michelle McDaniel), Donovan (Amanda) DeVore and Kayla (Wyatt) Whipple; two great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters; and his brother, Duane DeVore of Moscow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances Jackson and brothers Carroll and Donald DeVore.

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