Valley of Danville Fall Reunion Info - this Friday and Saturday

Valley of Danville
Fall Reunion 2011

Joseph W. Ethridge, 33° Class

Friday, November 4th
4:00 p.m.. Registration
5:00 p.m. 4th Degree
6:00 p.m. 14th Degree
7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Tony Pace Concert

Saturday, November 5
8:00 a.m. Class Pictures
9:00 a.m. 15th Degree
10:00 a.m. 5th Degree
11:00 a.m. 18th Degree
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. 19th Degree
2:00 p.m. 32nd Degree
4:00 p.m. Reception
5:00 p.m. Afterglow

Candidates fees will be $150.00 plus prorated dues of $48.00 for a total of $198.00.

This year’s reunion will include Tony Pace in concert on Friday night as a
fundraiser for the Learning Center. Tony is a Las Vegas performer advertised
as “THE MAN WITH THE VOICE, WHO JUST HAPPENS TO BE
FUNNY”. This concert will be open to the public. Tickets are $20.00 each.
Candidates and their wives will be guests of the Valley.

For more information, please call the office at
217-446-7620 or toll free at 1-800-917-2277

Rusty Nail Degree in Paxton

There will be a Rusty Nail Degree at Paxton #416 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 7pm. The address of the Lodge is 149 1/2 N. Market St., Paxton, IL. This is open to all Masters Masons from any Lodge. Contact for questions or directions. Hope to see you there. Thank you. F&R, Bro. Cash Wiedemann, Jr. Warden 815-457-2304

Gordon McMullins - Olive Branch

Brethren:

Gordon Neil McMullins, a 63 year member of Olive Branch has passed away. Masonic Services for Bro. McMullins will be Friday, October 28th at Sunset in Danville at 7:30 PM.

If at all possible please attend and honor this Brother.

Fraternal regards,

Robert Blacketer - Secretary
Olive Branch Lodge #38

Larry Rollings - Arcola

Larry Rollings

CHAMPAIGN – Larry Burton Rollings, 65, of Champaign, formerly of Arcola, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on Oct. 29, 1945, in Tuscola. He was a son of William Lloyd and Thena (Walden) Rollings. He married Linda Wilson on Dec. 17, 1966, in Bloomington, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Rollings of Champaign; three daughters, Tiffany Gruber and her husband James of Libertyville, Vanessa "Becky" Giannis and her husband James of Chicago, and Molly Rollings of Champaign; three grandsons, Riley James Gruber, Jackson Burton Gruber and James Dean Giannis II; one sister, Julie Ashworth; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry was a 1963 graduate of Arcola High School. He went on to earn a degree in risk management from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1967. Larry remained active at Illinois Wesleyan and served on numerous committees and boards throughout his life.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in Morocco and Okinawa as a communications technician. Larry returned to Arcola in December 1971 and purchased a partnership interest in the Dimond Bros. Insurance Agency and expanded it to multiple locations throughout central Illinois before selling the agency in January 2000.
He worked with the new Dimond Bros. management team to continue growing the agency into a statewide presence. Larry was a well-known agent and always enjoyed a friendly, professional relationship with his fellow agents.
Larry loved his profession and never tired of helping others professionally and personally. He worked in various volunteer positions with the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, which he served as past president.
Larry was active in multiple civic and regional organizations. He was a member of the Arcola Fire Department for 29 years, during which he served as a volunteer firefighter and president of the fire protection district. The Arcola Fire Department was a very special love of Larry's.
He was a member of the Arcola Masonic Lodge 366 AF&AM. Larry was a lifelong member of the Arcola First Christian Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher and served as deacon and elder for decades.
Larry was an avid Arcola High School girls' sports fan. He was an excellent cook and fine wine connoisseur. Larry was passionate about his family and friends, great food, bad jokes and good wine. His sense of humor was his trademark and remained with him to the very end of his life.
Larry was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a very rare form of Parkinson's plus. With his diagnosis came a desire to become instrumental in finding a cure or a stopgap for MSA. He participated in many studies and clinical trials through Northwestern University, including donating his brain to science for further research.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, Larry asked that all donations be made to Northwestern University to augment specific research funds for Parkinson's and Parkinson's plus diseases, such as MSA, to complement his donation to the Northwestern Brain Bank.
Donation information is as follows:
Checks can be sent directly to: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Attention: June Ulrey, 420 E. Superior St., Rubloff Building, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 (Memo: Larry Rollings, Parkinson's Plus).
Or online donations can be made at:
www.giving.northwestern.edu/nu/feinberg. Under "Additional Feinberg Designations," select "Parkinson's Research Gift Fund."
Thank you for your generosity.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at the First Christian Church of Arcola. A private celebration of Larry's life is planned for the end of the month. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Russell Ingrum - Arcola

Russell Ingrum

ARCOLA – Russell Ray Ingrum, 75, of Arcola passed away at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 18, 2011) at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the United Methodist Church, 121 S. Locust St. in Arcola. The Rev. Vince Rohn will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Edwards Funeral Home, 221 E. Main St. in Arcola. Masonic rites will be conducted at 5:45 p.m. Sunday by the Arcola Masonic Lodge 366 AF and AM.
Russell was born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Tuscola. He was a son of Hubert and Edith Margaret (Durnil) Ingrum. He married Harriet Elaine Miller on Dec. 7, 1958.
Russell is survived by his wife, Harriet Ingrum of Arcola; two daughters, Abby Lynn Ingrum of Urbana and Angela Jo Kennedy and her husband Patrick of Cary; one granddaughter, Monica Autumn Kennedy of Cary; one brother, Roger Ingrum and his wife Patricia of New Concord, Ky.; and three sisters, Mildred Childress of Alden, Minn., Ethel Needham of Denver, Colo., and Mary Olehy of Crawfordsville, Ind.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe Ingrum and Lawrence Ingrum; three sisters, Maxine Ingrum, Vera Hussong and Fern Emberton; one step-brother, Dale Utsler; and one stepsister, Nora Utsler.
Russell had worked at USI in Tuscola and later for his father-in-law, Clarence Miller, at Miller's Service Station in Arcola. He operated Miller Oil Bulk Gas Plant, and most recently, he worked at the Arcola True Value for over 20 years, retiring in 2010.
Russell was a member of the Arcola United Methodist Church, The World Famous Lawn Rangers, Arcola Lions Club and the Arcola Masonic Lodge. He served on the Arcola City Zoning Board and was an Arcola Township Cemetery trustee for many years.
Russ was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. His heart touched so many people and brought great happiness to all. He was a people person and a man who loved everyone. He will be dearly missed by all.
Memorials may be made to the Arcola United Methodist Church, the Arcola Lions Club or the Julie Arthur Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ron Wood - Villa Grove-Camargo

Ron Wood

VILLA GROVE – Ronald R. Wood, age 76, of Villa Grove died at 8 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 16, 2011) at his home in Villa Grove.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in the Joines Funeral Home, Illinois Route 130 South, Villa Grove, with Pastor Duane Piercy officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday. Burial will be at a later date.
Mr. Wood was born Sept. 1, 1935, in Elmer, Mo., a son of Albert and Lillian (White) Wood. He married Helen (Painter) Klienmeyer on Sept. 10, 1966; she survives in Villa Grove.
Also surviving are two sons, Leslie D. (Theresa) Wood of South Lyons, Mich., and Marvin (Marsha) Klienmeyer of Camargo; one daughter, Ronalda (Kay) Daughtery of South Lyons, Mich.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Mr. Wood retired from the Union Pacific Railroad, sold MFA insurance in Missouri and worked for the Trunkline Gas Co. in Tuscola. He and Bill Ohms owned and operated the Bill and Ron Tavern (Ye Olde Tavern) in Villa Grove.
He was a member of the Tuscola Moose Lodge and the Villa Grove-Camargo Masonic Lodge 885.
Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association.

Dean Winder - Fraternal Lodge

Dean Winder

MONTICELLO – Dean F. Winder, 83, died at 5 a.m. Saturday (Oct 15, 2011) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home and funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home.
Dean was born August 29, 1928, in Lodge, the son of Phillip and Gladys (Foster) Winder. He married Alice Louise Grabb on Oct. 15, 1949, in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 1995.
Survivors include daughters Alicia of Monticello and Alexia Gossett of Champaign; sons Alan of Monticello and Robert of Aurora; nine grandchildren, Allison (Zack) Chapin of Noblesville, Ind., Ashley Gossett of Carmel, Ind., Timothy (Emily) of Champaign, Alexandra Gossett of Champaign, Amanda Gossett of Carmel, Ind., Taylor Gossett of Champaign, Jarrod Winder of Belleville, Abbey Winder of Bloomington and Autumn Winder of Monticello; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson Chapin of Noblesville, Ind., and Tinley Franklin of Champaign, IL.
He is also survived by two sisters, Phyllis Colvin of Lexington, Ky., and Josie Faught of Tucson, Ariz.; and two brothers, Lester Winder of Monticello and Warren (Jeannette) Winder of Buckley. Dean also leaves behind longtime companion Sally Moore of Monticello.
Dean retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Monticello, after 24 years. He was a member of the Monticello Junior Chamber Commerce, serving as state president in 1964; thirty-second degree Loyal Order of Mason, Monticello Lions Club, serving as district 1-L governor, Piatt County Sportmen's Club.
Dean enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing, traveling, playing poker and collecting coins. He enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Cubs and Atlanta Braves.
Memorials may be made to the Monticello Lions Club.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com.

Ogden Lodge No. 754: Joe Silkey Recieves Honorary Past Master

Ogden Lodge No. 754: Joe Silkey Recieves Honorary Past Master: One of the October meeting highlights was when Brother Joseph W. Silkey was recognized for his contributions to Ogden Lodge No. 754 over the...

Sword of Bunker Hill October 15, 2011 - 10:00 AM at Gao Grotto 2400 Denmark Road Danville, IL Presented by Cumberland Road Order #122 of Indianapolis, IN Cost of $25 Please Contact: Bob Gill at 217/497-4079 – bgill@thsnyderco.com or Dick Clark at 217/267-2235 – Dickrl@aol.com Lunch Served after Order is Completed

Harlan James - Western Star

Harlan James

CHAMPAIGN – Harlan D. James, 80, died Friday (Oct. 7, 2011).
James, a Champaign native, was born Aug. 6, 1931, at Burnham City Hospital, the second son of William Leslie and Ruby Denison James.
James attended Southside Grade School and graduated from Champaign High School in 1949. He began his secondary education at the University of Illinois and graduated from the Illinois Business College with a degree in accounting after honorably serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1951 to 1954.
James began his professional career with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company in 1956 in Kankakee and held various positions in Alton, Champaign (1964-66), Danville and Joliet. He returned to Champaign in 1975 as the business office manager and was named area manager of community relations in October 1983. His responsibilities included the economic development, community and media relations for Champaign-Urbana, Danville, Decatur and Iroquois County, retiring in 1990 after 34 years of service.
James was very active in community affairs in previous years in Champaign and other towns, serving as a past president of the United Way of Champaign County, chairman of the Champaign Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, board member of the Greater Urbana-Champaign Economic Development Corporation, Champaign County Crimestoppers, Champaign Chamber Board of Directors and the Urban League of Champaign County. He was also a Life Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, 50-year Member of the Eastern Star and the Western Star Lodge 240 and a 25-year member of the Champaign Lions Club. James also had been a member of the Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club and worked on several campaigns for the United Way, YMCA and the Leukemia Society of America.
After retirement, James and his loving wife of 55 years, Cynthia Guthrie James, split their time between Champaign and Punta Gorda, Fla. In addition to his wife Cynthia, James is survived by his three children, Marc L. James of Bossier City, La., and his wife Karen, David R. James of Atlanta, Ga., and Cheri A. Pierce of Mattoon and her husband, Kevin. James is also survived by four grandchildren, Blake, Cole, and Derek Pierce of Mattoon and Benjamin James of Atlanta. James is also survived by his brother, Roger S. James of Mahomet.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy, with a memorial service and Masonic Rites immediately following thereafter. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

St. Joseph Lodge Wins Award

St. Joseph Lodge No. 970 of St. Joseph, Illinois was the winner of the 2011 Grand Master's Award of Excellence at the 172nd Annual Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois.

This is the first time St. Joseph Lodge was won the award in the history of the Lodge.   St. Joseph Lodge also won an award for Lodge Membership Increase for the 2nd year in a row.

Ralph Siders - Bement Lodge

Ralph Siders

MONTICELLO – Ralph R. "Bus" Siders Jr., 93, of Monticello, formerly of Bement, went to be with the Lord at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2011) at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Bement United Methodist Church, 249 N. Piatt St., Bement. Pastor Marsha Frederick will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. Masonic services will be given at 9:30 a.m. by Bement Masonic Lodge 365 AF&AM.
Burial will be in the Bement Township Cemetery, Bement. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Albert Parker American Legion Post 620, Bement.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bement United Methodist Church, Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello or the charity of the donor's choice.
Bus was born on Aug. 23, 1918, in Bement, a son of Ralph Raymond and Cora Baker McClure Siders Sr. He married Gertrude Caroline Buck on June 30, 1941, in East St. Louis; she survives in Monticello.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan (Bruce) Siders Berry of Memphis, Tenn., and Carol (Joe) Siders Maier of Germantown Hills, as well as grandchildren Britton, Ray, Becky and David and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Bus was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Daniel F. Siders.
Bus graduated from Bement High School in 1936 and later attended the University of lllinois and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon national fraternity.
Bus served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II. He retired as owner/operator with his brother Dan of Siders Brothers Rexall Drug Store, worked with his father at the Siders-Taylor grain elevator and was retired owner of Siders Antiques Refinishing.
Bus was a lifetime member of the Bement United Methodist Church, Bement Masonic Lodge 365 AF&AM, Ansar Shrine Temple of Springfield, longtime member of the Monticello Golf Club, Albert Parker American Legion Post 620 and Bement Lions Club. He served on the Centennial Committee Board, Bement Township Cemetery Board, church board and Top Flight Grain board and was a 1955 village trustee.
Bus and his wife Gert recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Bus truly loved the Bement community.
Roux-Hinds Funeral Home, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement, has been entrusted with the family's loved one for Bus' services.

William Bumgarner Sr. Arcola Lodge

William Bumgarner Sr.

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ARCOLA - William E. Bumgarner Sr., 84, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 8:15 A.M. Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his residence. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Arcola Masonic Lodge 366 AF and AM following visitation on Thursday at the funeral home and a celebration of Bill's life officiated by Rev. Don Winch will follow the Masonic rites at the funeral home on Thursday. Bill was born on May 2, 1927 in Morganton, NC. He was a son of Conley H. and Katherine (Hyatt) Bumgarner. He married Margaret Natalie Wheelon on January 20, 1945 in Gaffney SC. He is survived by his wife, Natalie Bumgarner of Arcola, IL, four children, William E. Bumgarner Jr. and his wife Colletta of Greenfield, IN, Patricia Hawkins and her husband Leon of Arcola, IL, Eric Bumgarner and his wife Paula of Rochester, IL and Debra Hicks and her husband Ralph of Morganton, NC, six grandchildren, Jeff Gardner and his wife Margy of Tuscola, IL, Christopher Bumgarner of Bloomington, IN, Nicholas Bumgarner of Mattoon, IL, Shawna McNamer and her husband Ryan of Arcola, IL, Amy Martin and her husband Adam and Gary Achor and his wife Sara Jo all of Greenfield, IN; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Connie Smith of Morganton, NC; and two brothers, Harmon Bumgarner and his wife Patsy and Donald Bumgarner and his wife Lamarr of Bean Station, TN. Bill retired from the military after twenty-four years of service. He served in the Army and the Illinois National Guard. After the military, he worked at Ron Smith Trucking, King Brothers and Terra Fertilizer. He enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends, mowing and farming especially harvest. He was a member of the Arcola Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and elder. He was a member of the Arcola Masonic lodge where he served as a past master and he was a member of the Arcola Lions Club. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Cancer Center or to the Arcola Masonic Lodge.

Wayne Cope - Homer Lodge

Wayne E. Cope (August 3, 1924 - October 4, 2011) Wayne E. Cope 87 of Homer died at 2:54 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Canterbury Ridge, Urbana. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the G.A.R. Cemetery, Homer by the Homer Masonic Lodge #199 A.F. & A.M. Military rites will be accorded. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cope was born on August 3, 1924 in Westville, the son of Boyd and Bessie Cowell Cope. He married Dorothy M. Endsley on September 20, 1947 in Homer, she survives. Also surviving are on son; Boyd Dale (Karen) Cope of Brunswick, Georgia, one daughter; Debbie (Greg) Vaughn of Flatville, one son – law; Dennis Rein of Homer, one brother; Dale (Irene) Cope of Littleton, Colorado, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter; Melody Rein, three brothers, one sister and one grandson; David. Mr. Cope retired from the University of Illinois as a carpenter. He was an Air Force veteran of WW II, where he was a P.O.W. for eleven months and was liberated by the third Army led by General George S. Patton. Mr. Cope was Presbyterian. He was a member of Homer Masonic Lodge # 199 A.F. & A.M., Homer American Legion, Illiana P.O.W. Chapters, Moose and Elks. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and working in his woodworking shop. Memorial contributions may be made to Provena Covenant Hospice, P.O.W. M.I.A., or the Wounded Warriors. Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.

Albert Wharmby

Albert E. Wharmby

Graveside Celebration of Life services for Albert E. Wharmby, 84, of Niles, Ill., formerly of Champaign, will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2011, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.
The Rev. Tom Corum will officiate. Masonic Rites will be accorded.
Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm, Champaign, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Wharmby passed away at 8:36 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at Kindred Hospital, Northlake, Ill.
He was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Champaign, the son of Albert and Lois (Ayers) Wharmby. He married Margaret Grant Oct. 30, 1954, in Champaign. She preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 1996.
He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Seifert, of Twin Falls, Idaho; and Mary Jo (Duane) Foster, of Downers Grove.
Before his retirement, Mr. Wharmby was employed as a freight conductor with the Illinois Central Railroad. He was a graduate of Urbana High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Amvets.
Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Condolences to the family may be offered online at www.HeathandVaughn.com.

Guy Wooldridge

Guy Wooldridge
(April 23, 1920 - September 25, 2011)

Guy Francis Wooldridge, 91, of Champaign passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the C-U Regional Rehab Center in Savoy. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Guy was born on April 23, 1920 in Thomasboro, Illinois to Guy B. and Almeda (Craig) Wooldridge. He married Edith E. Harker on September 2, 1939 in hope, Indiana; she survives. Survivors include daughter; Glenda Manning (Jim), son; John Wooldridge (Karen), grandson; Matt Wooldridge (Renee), two precious great-granddaughters; Makaylee and Makenna Wooldridge, and one granddog; Patsy Manning, all of Champaign.
Guy served in the U.S. Army from May 1943 until February 1946. During WWII, he was stationed in India with Company C, 726th Railway Operating Battalion. Guy started working on the railroad in Indianapolis, Indiana. After moving to Urbana in 1949, he continued to work for the Penn Central Railroad (Conrail) until his retirement in 1983. Guy was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the American Legion Post 24 and the V.F.W. Post 630.
Guy was a Cubs, Bears and Illini fan and he loved the game of golf. He, his wife and friends took several vacations and ballroom dancing classes together. Guy and Edith were excellent ballroom dancers. Guy was an avid follower of his grandson’s baseball career. From grade school, little league, high school, and Legion Post 24 baseball, he rarely missed a game. He dearly loved his family. The light of his life was his two great granddaughters and his granddog. Mr. Wooldridge lived a full life and will be missed by his family and friends

Billy Hallowell - Western Star

Billy Hallowell

URBANA – Billy Paul "Jake" Hallowell, 75, of Urbana died at 5 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 2, 2011) at his home.
Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the IBEW Hall, 3301 N. Boardwalk Drive, Champaign. Mike Dilley will officiate. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 4 to 6 p.m.
Billy was born on Aug. 11, 1936, in Douglas County, the son of Paul Franklin and Daisy (Patrick) Hallowell. He married Sylvia Mangian Hansen on Nov. 27, 1994, in Champaign.
He is loved and will be dearly missed by his wife, Sylvia; children, Cheri Garrett of Champaign, Brian Hallowell (Terri) of St. Joseph, Lori Hallowell of Bondville, stepson Rodney Hansen of Urbana; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; great-aunt, Pauline Milsap of Altoona, Wis.; and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Buddy Hallowell.
Billy was a graduate of Unity High School and served in the U.S. Navy in the 1950s.
He was an electrician with IBEW Local 601. He was a member of Urbana VFW Post 630, Urbana American Legion Post 71, Western Star Masonic Lodge No. 240, the Fairmount Club and the Champaign Athletic Club.
He was a black belt in tae kwon do, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an avid hunter, NASCAR fan and sports enthusiast, especially for the Illini and Chicago Bears.
Memorial contributions may be made to Urbana VFW Post 630. Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.