BLOOMINGTON – Chuck Thompson, 76, of Bloomington, went to see his “Maker” on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his home after a 2 year battle with cancer.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Chaplain Ellen Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the memorial home.
Entombment will be at Park Hill Mausoleum in Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.
Chuck was born on May 3, 1939 in McClure, Illinois, son of James and Bertha Thompson. He married Maryann Frederking On April 25, 1959 in Sandoval, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are 2 sons, Tony (Mary) Thompson, Carlock and Larry Thompson, Bloomington; two sisters, Gladys Walters and Leona (Bill) Ohler both of Centralia; six grandchildren, Brad (Kelli) of Roanoke, Lindsey Thompson of Carlock, Tara Thompson, Krista Thompson, Tyler Thompson and Blake Thompson all of Bloomington; five great-grandchildren, Brek and Brady Thompson both of Roanoke, Mackenzy Thompson of Carlock, and Brooklyn and Morgan Thompson both of Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by one son, Danny; one daughter, Barbara; 5 brothers; 2 sisters and his parents.
Chuck worked in newspaper printing, was a golf course superintendent, and then owned WAB Maintenance Company until his retirement in 1994. He was truly an “entrepreneur” and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t repair.
He loved antique cars and was immensely proud of his 1956 Ford Thunderbird convertible. He belonged to Twin Cruisers for many years. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his life. He also loved his nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Pramern Sriratana, Dr. Peter Abedeer and all the “hospice crew.”
Online condolences and memories of Chuck may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
