Victor Backeberg

Victor Ivan Backeberg, 76, of Pecatonica, IL died August 16, 2022 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.

Born October 12, 1945 in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan and Louise (Roloff) Backeberg. Vic graduated from Pecatonica High School, Class of 1963 and later received his associate degree from Rock Valley College. He worked in factories in Rockford including Rockford Machine Tool and Mattison Machine Works. Vic was a retired Judge of Election for Pecatonica Precinct Three.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Pecatonica, IL where he served as an usher and Sunday School Teacher. Vic knew the words to songs of many eras and visiting with friends and family. He was a fan of Ford cars.

Survivors include wife Nancy; son David (Kristin Wiley); daughter Linda Cloud; grandchildren Lara and Vera; brother William (Kimberly) Backeberg; sister Shelli Buttke; many nieces and nephews; five great nephews and two great nieces.

He was predeceased by a stillborn son, Adam, parents Ivan and Louise (Roloff) Backeberg and in-laws Robert and Faye Hubbard.

A memorial ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1301 Jackson St, Pecatonica, IL. Cremation Rites were Accorded. A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until time of service, Saturday. McCorkle Funeral Home - Pecatonica Chapel assisted the family.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, PO Box 480, Pecatonica, IL and Pecatonica Public Library, 400 W. 11th Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063.