Fred L. Pacelt

Fred L. Pacelt

Fred Pacelt Obituary

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Fred was born on January 17, 1936 and passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Fred was a resident of Oquawka, Illinois at the time of his passing. Fred attended the Chicago Catholic Schools and graduated from High School there. He proudly served his Country with the United States Air Force. He was married to Louise. VisitationHis family plans to receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday June 15 2016 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka Illinois. Funeral ServiceA Funeral Mass is planned for 1:00 PM on Thursday June 16 2016 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Aledo Illinois. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery in Keithsburg Illinois. A memorial fund is being established for the Henderson County Cancer Fund.

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