Carl Glenn Rentfro, 91, of Decatur, IL formerly of Christopher, IL passed away on Monday (May 9, 2011) at Imboden Creek Living Center.
A memorial service to celebrate Carl’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday (May 13, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Rentfro was born on June 14, 1919 in Johnston City, IL, the son of Harley and Ethel (Poteete) Rentfro. Carl retired from Mueller Co. after forty-five years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII in the South Pacific on the USS San Pablo. Carl married Betty N. Virden on June 8, 1945. She preceded him in death on July 24, 1999. Carl loved his family, his dogs and the outdoors.
Surviving is his daughter: Linda (Chris) Mauzy of Decatur, IL; brother: Maurice (Dorothy) Rentfro of Spring, TX; sister: Loramae Rentfro of Marion, IL; grandchildren: Stephen P. Mauzy and Christine L. Mauzy both of Decatur, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother: Harold Rentfro and two infant sisters.
Mr. Rentfro’s family would like to thank Imboden Creek Living Center for the care and compassion that Carl received during the final months of his life.
| Connie Trigg |
Thinking of you |
May 12, 2011 |
Mr. Renfroe was a neighbor of my mother, Mabel Cowan, who passed away in 2004. He was so good to her. I live in MS but always visited him when I was in the Christopher area visiting my family. He would always invite me in to sit awhile and look at pictures of his family. He was such a nice gentle man. I will keep him and the family in my prayers.
| Bill Hickey & Charlies Macari |
A true gentleman |
May 12, 2011 |
Our deepest sympathies go to the family. Carl was a true gentleman. We were fortunate to have known Carl, and enjoy pheasant hunting at Rend Lake with him and his dog. He will be greatly missed.
| Stacey DeHaven-Gannett |
Prayers to you |
May 11, 2011 |
My deepest sympathies go to Linda and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you all. Carl was an amazing man, I will always remember the soft gentle smile that he always wore. He and Aunt Betty were amazing people who were much loved and much missed.
