Kirksville City Council member Richard Detweiler died Sunday, Jan. 13 at age 64.
City of Kirksville announced Detweiler’s death Monday.
Detweiler was serving his fourth term on the Council at the time of his death. He was first elected in April 2008 and served four non-consecutive years as mayor.
In addition to the Council, Detweiler served on the Kirksville Airport and Transportation Commission as city representative.
Detweiler’s seat will be up for election during municipal elections in April, which would have been the end of Detweiler’s current term. His seat on the Council will remain vacant until then.
First United Methodist Church will host funeral services for Detweiler at 1 p.m. Saturday.