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Carl Rentfro Obituary

DECATUR - Carl Glenn Rentfro, 91, of Decatur, IL formerly of Christopher, IL passed away on Monday (May 9, 2011) at Imboden Creek Living Center. A memorial service to celebrate Carl's life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday (May 13, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor's choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Mr. Rentfro was born on June 14, 1919 in Johnston City, IL, the son of Harley and Ethel (Poteete) Rentfro. Carl retired from Mueller Co. after forty-five years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII in the South Pacific on the USS San Pablo. Carl married Betty N. Virden on June 8, 1945. She preceded him in death on July 24, 1999. Carl loved his family, his dogs and the outdoors. Surviving is his daughter: Linda (Chris) Mauzy of Decatur, IL; brother: Maurice (Dorothy) Rentfro of Spring, TX; sister: Loramae Rentfro of Marion, IL; grandchildren: Stephen P. Mauzy and Christine L. Mauzy both of Decatur, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother: Harold Rentfro and two infant sisters. Mr. Rentfro's family would like to thank Imboden Creek Living Center for the care and compassion that Carl received during the final months of his life. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Mt. Zion "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 11, 2011.

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Christine Hogue

May 11, 2011

We loved Carl very much. He was not only our neighber but our friend for many years. He loved my chicken & dumplins. I know that sounds silly. He took my son hunting for the first time. He gave my son values that I did not know how to give. Carl knew that my sons dad was deceised & gave me alot of advise through the years. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Carl forever (Chris,Cheryl, & Curtis

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