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Cletus Fields Obituary
Surviving are four sons, Gary (Vicki) Fields, of Green Valley, Tony (Patricia) Fields, of Easton, Kenny (Janet) Fields, of South Pekin, and Keith (Beth) Fields, of Rogersville, Ala.; three daughters, Nancy Walker, of Pekin, Debbie Schraub, of Norris, and Gina (Arnold) Walker, of Pekin; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildre; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Lois Trousdale, of Lexington, Ala.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning three Bronze Stars.
Cletus worked as a welder for Caterpillar Inc. for more than 30 years, retiring in 1987.
He loved telling stories of days gone by and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation or funeral. Arrangements were entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Hopedale Medical Complex at 107 Tremont St., Hopedale, IL 61747.
To express condolences online, visit preston-hanley.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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June 30, 2011
will greatly miss a great dad n grandpa
Larry Smith
June 30, 2011
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Dee
June 29, 2011
Thank you for your services to our country - let us recognize your efforts and our other veterans are why the U.S. remains a free country.
Britney Eigsti
June 29, 2011
I'll miss you Cletus! I'll never forget your cute little face :)
Love you Bud.
Britney
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