Charles E. Whitmer 1880-1966

WHITMER, MCQUILLEN

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 4/9/2021 at 07:18:02

4 August 1966 - The Tipton Conservative

Charles E. Whitmer, 86, died at his home in Wilton Junction July 30, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Jan. 26, 1880 in Sugar Creek township, the son of Elias and Elizabeth Lauer Whitmer. He had been a resident of Wilton Junction for 50 years and a former resident of Cedar county.

He married Olive McQuillen on Nov. 6, 1918 in Tipton. He was a retired carpenter.

Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Chester E. of East Moline and Charles K. of Chicago; 7 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a son, Dwain, who was killed in World War II and a grandchild.

Funeral services were Aug. 2 with the Rev. I. G. Wilkins officiating. Interment was in Oakdale cemetery.