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Charles KLUCKMAN Obituary
Charles H.
Kluckman
SPRINGFIELD - Charles H. Kluckman, 96, of Springfield, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Heritage Health Care Center. Charles was born December 22, 1916, in Petersburg to Charlie and Emma Balster Kluckman. He married Lillian Mehus in 1945 and she preceded him in death on December 10, 1998.
Also preceding him death are one sister, Margery Castelletti, and three brothers: George, Paul and Edgar Kluckman.
Charles served in the US Air Corps during WWII in the Aleutian Islands. He worked for Montgomery Ward in Springfield and in Ft. Worth, TX. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Phoenix, AZ. He returned to Springfield after her death.
Charles is survived by one sister, Anna Temperelli of Springfield; two brothers, Harold Kluckman of Springfield and James Kluckman of Easton and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 1 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Busboom officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles KLUCKMAN
April 19, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Uncle Chuckie's passing. I just found out this morning (4-19) from my mother when I called her to see how she is doing. What an amazing life he had, truly part of the "greatest generation."
Peace & Grace to all,
Tim & Connie Kluckman, Wheaton, Illinois
Howard & Marilyn Martin
April 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Kluckman family. May he rest in peace.
Ron & Pam Scattergood
April 17, 2013
Harold,
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mel McCombs
April 17, 2013
Harold & Wanda,
Sorry for your loss and he will know join Emma again.
Mel and Smiley McCombs
John Fleischacker
April 17, 2013
Harald, I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James gibson
April 17, 2013
Harold, Jim so sorry that your brother pass away I know that he'll be missed.
April 17, 2013
Uncle Chuckie ..
April 17, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about "Red" passing. I will always remember the day I drove a motorcycle into his yard..he just laughed! Take care and always love each other.
Sharon (Richards) Carpenter
Bonnie Boston
April 17, 2013
Charles was a delightful man. I enjoyed his visits to the bank where he would share bits and pieces of his life. I am blessed to have known him if only for a short time.
Patrick and Marjorie Reedich
April 17, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories give you comfort. Our prayers are with you.
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