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Michael Cloat Obituary
PEORIA - Michael "Fritz" Cloat, 57, of Galena, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family.
He was born on February 2, 1962, in Peoria to Ron and Jane Cloat.
Fritz held a variety of jobs in his career that provided adventure and interest to his life. Over the years, he worked at the carnival, in movie theatres and as a fishing boat captain in Alaska. He loved to cook and worked as a chef aboard The Riverboat Twilight, as well as at restaurants including Crane & Pelican and Fried Green Tomatoes. Most recently, he worked at the Best Western in Galena.
Fritz was a fanatical White Sox fan and loved playing "pick to click," in which he, his mom and brother selected the White Sox player who would perform best in a given game.
Surviving are his mother, Jane Cloat; a brother, Max (Julia) Cloat of Sycamore; a sister, Carrie (Kevin) Stier of Scales Mound; and nieces and nephews, Emily and Jacob Stier and Olivia and Alexander Cloat.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ron Cloat.
Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com.
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Marijo Clemons
February 5, 2023
I´m so sad to find this out. I know Fritz from visiting Bob Schmudde at ISU. We remained friends but lost touch in the early 1990´s.
I miss you my friend. I wish it was easier back then to stay in touch.
Marijo Murphy Clemons
Cathy Schmider
December 11, 2019
I just found out about Fritz passing. I'm so sorry. I know you all are a close family. How devastating to lose a brother before his time.
Susan Howard
July 23, 2019
I knew Fritz from high school. He always had a smile and laughter. The world will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Mary Denny
June 11, 2019
My heart hurts for your loss.
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