Herrity, Charles "Skeeter" 1937-2016

HERRITY, HOLM, MILLER

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 1/8/2016 at 10:02:27

Charles "Skeeter" Herrity Jr., 78, of Clinton, Iowa passed away at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Cremation rites have been accorded with a celebration of his life taking place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, at The Silver Dollar Saloon in Clinton, Iowa.
Charles was born September 9, 1937 in Clinton, Iowa the son of Charles Sr. and Marion (Holm) Herrity. He was a 1955 graduate of Clinton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1962.
Skeeter worked as a machinist for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and also worked for local roofing contractors.
Skeeter was a member of the Eagles Club in Clinton. He was a faithful Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Skeeter enjoyed meeting his friends every morning at the Silver Dollar Saloon for early morning chats.
Skeeter is survived by two sons - Kenneth and Kevin Herrity of California; one grandson - Michael Herrity and one sister - Caryl Miller of Clinton, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Memorials made can be directed to the wishes of the family.