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Norval Ghere Obituary
Brighton - Norval "Pat" Ghere, 79, of Brighton, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 5, 1943, in Centralia, IL. The son of the late Willis "Tub" and Georgia (Martin) Ghere.
Pat married Carol June Reynolds on June 30, 1962, in Centralia, along with his brother Bill in a double ring ceremony. Their first born children were daughters born one day apart.
Pat graduated from Centralia Township High School, then went to work in his father's auto body shop with his brother Bill. They eventually all moved to Brighton and opened their shop there. In 1976, Norval went to work for Allstate Insurance Company, where he worked as a claims adjuster for 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, camping, traveling, and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his daughters Georgia Mulrean and Sandra (Buster) Clark both of Brighton; three grandchildren Michael (Heather) Mulrean, Lisa (Jeremy Stanford, and Shaun Clark; great granddaughter Stella June Stanford; brother Larry (Dianna) Ghere.
Pat was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol; brother Bill Ghere; Son in law Mike Mulrean.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral at 11 am on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.
Burial will follow at Brighton Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District.
Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com
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Dan Wickenhauser
September 13, 2023
I knew Pat Ghere for many years as an adjuster and as a friend. You couldn't meet a nicer guy than Pat. The world will miss his smile and humor.
Linda Fields Guthrie
September 12, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Pat´s passing.
Working with Pat was a pleasure. We were all a family together as we spent more time together and we shared so much of our lives in the office. Marion Davis kept us all in touch through these years keepin touch
My sympathy and prayers for all of you.
He was one of the good guys.
Linda Fields Guthrie
Allstate
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Anderson Family Funeral Home - Brighton501 W Center St, Brighton, IL 62012
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