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CHARLES STUDEBAKER
DECATUR — Charles Clifford Studebaker, 90, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Charles was born Dec. 27, 1924, in Jerseyville, Ill., the son of Homer and Geraldine (Bell) Studebaker. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a submariner aboard the USS Gurnard (SSN-662) from 1943-1946. Before retirement he was previously employed at CIPS in the Jerseyville area, and then as a supervisor with IL Bell in Decatur. Charles attended church services at Imboden Gardens, was a master mason for fifty years, and enjoyed camping and hunting. He married Mary Lou Frazer March 12, 1948. They shared over sixty-six years together.
Charles leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Lou of Decatur, children Michael (Debi) Studebaker of Moro, Ill., Debi Studebaker of Grand Junction, Colo., and Mark Studebaker of Gilbert, Ariz., grandchildren, Amy (Casey) Iberg, Matthew (Raelyann) Lofland, Brandon Lofland, Dustin (Angel) Studebaker and Dillon, Zachary, Debbie and Niko Studebaker, great-grandchildren Zoe Studebaker, Trenton and Kimberly Lofland, and Brayden and Addison Iberg.
Charles was reunited in Heaven with his parents.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Gail and DJ Allman, the Decatur Fire Department, and all of Charles and Mary's friends for all of their care and support.
Services to celebrate Charles' life will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy and Macon County Honor Guard to conclude the service. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Grace United Methodist Church Economy Shop or a charity of the donor's choice.
The family of Charles Clifford Studebaker is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gary & Linda Cameron
January 14, 2015
Mike & Deb , so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Nick Nichols
January 14, 2015
To the Studebaker Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Charles' passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Charles will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
FCS2(SS) Charles Clifford Studebaker
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Nancy Dona
January 7, 2015
Mike and Debi and the rest of the family, Dan and I are sorry for your loss. Dan and Nancy Dona
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