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Paul Cerar Obituary
SHERMAN - Col. Paul Robert Cerar (U.S. Army, Retired) of Sherman died of natural causes at 4:55 am, March 24, 2009, at the age of 90.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Staab Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. A lie-in-state will be held 9-10 a.m. Friday, March 27 at St. John Vianney in Sherman with the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Carl Kemme presiding.
Burial will be at 1 pm, Friday, March 27, at Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to Brother James Court, 2508 St. James St., Springfield, IL 62707, or St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Sherman.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mark Oller
April 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Flynn
March 31, 2009
To the Family of our Beloved Paul, I was so fortunate to work with Paul at Prairie Heart St. John's Hospital for many years. Everyone in the Cardiovascular Dept loved Paul, Eileen and Ethel. Paul was a devoted Brother, Father and Friend. I already miss him so much. I am so sorry I was unable to be with you as you celebrated the life of your Dad and Brother. Peace be with all of you and God Bless each of you. The world will miss this great and holy man.
My deepest sympathy.
Bonnie Flynn
Paul Cline '67
March 30, 2009
Thank you for your service. Be thou at peace.
Loui Spinner
March 30, 2009
Paul has been my neighbor for several years and I enjoyed his good nature and warmth. I will miss him as I know all of us will.
Rich and Edwina Dolack
March 29, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. When we first moved to Williamsville and joined the Vianney parish, we became acquainted with Paul through our children's participation in weekly catechism sessions and the Helpers of Christ program. We also worked with Paul during the Bingo years. He was always fun to be around and always a dedicated parishoner.
Bill and Cindy Lash
March 26, 2009
Bill and Lois, we are in Florida and just read on the internet of Bill's stepfather's death. We send our prayers for the family and our deepest sympathy at this time of loss.
DIANE SEIZ-DAVIS
March 26, 2009
TERRI, JIM AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, AND HOPE THAT IF WE CAN BE OF ANY HELP TO YOU, YOU WILL LET US KNOW. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE, JIM & DIANE
Mary Eaton
March 26, 2009
Paul was my great neighbor at the Villa for twenty-five years. He was always willing to give a helping hand. What a fun guy.
Joe Kloba
March 26, 2009
To Paul's Loved ones: Paul was a good role model of a servant of Christ in this world. He always gave his love of Christ to those he met. In choir, he would joke with us and made everybody smile, but he loved to sing. Now he is in heaven singing with the angels. We will miss his dedication to the Eucharist but know that he is with the Lord for all of eternity. To those who loved him, there is that pain of losing a loved one that will take as long as it takes to heal, to get to the point where we realize that he is with us still there to talk to and to be with us throughout our lives, if we let it.
Paul will be with me as an example of how Christ wants us to live our lives.
God Bless
Judy & Otto Gatschenberger
March 25, 2009
To the family Paul , Paul was a dear freind, he left this world to be with so many of his friends that proceeded to heaven.Our prayers are
with you.
Connie Cardinell
March 25, 2009
Please know that we extend our sympathies and prayers to all of you. We have so many fond memories of Paul, Eileen and Ethel. These stretch from the early years on Wingate to the recent months. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. His love for God and others, his wit and his knowledge were shared so freely with all he came in contact with. What a blessing he gave to all.
Frank and Connie Cardinell
Becky Snow
March 25, 2009
To the Family of Paul Cerar,
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Paul. I worked at St. John's where he volunteered for many years. His kindness to patients and co-workers and dedication to his "post" were much admired by all that knew him. He will be missed.
Tracie Pratt
March 25, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of such a great man. He has now reached his final destination and left a world that he contributed to so greatly. I am very blessed to have known such an outstanding person who gave freely of himself for the sake of others. He has left a void that no other can fill but I hope his example of living life will inspire others. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time.
nicola chiaradonna
March 25, 2009
To the family of Paul Cerar I wish to express my heartfelt condolences. I remember all the meeting sessions we had at the Villa with Father Mascari. Paul was a true Gentleman and devoted and loyal friend. May God Bless him and keep him.Sincerely, Nicola L. Chiaradonna
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