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Charles Crabtree

Charles Carroll “Charlie” Crabtree, 72, of Normal, passed away 9:51 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2018) in Bloomington.

His funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington. The Rev. David Glesne will officiate. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Private committal will be held later at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.

Charlie was born June 2, 1946, in Frankfort, Ind., to Ewell and Gladys Davis Crabtree. He married Kathy Quiram on April 8, 1972, in Benson. She survives.

Also surviving are his two daughters, Nikki Segobiano, Normal, and Candace (Sean) Jablonski, New Lenox; three grandchildren, Kiely Segobiano and Caleb and Trevor Jablonski; one brother, Gene (Mary) Crabtree, Bloomington; one sister, Anita (Charlie) Crowe, Bloomington; and one sister-in-law, Barb Crabtree, Normal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother- and father-in-law, Howard and Lela Quiram; and one brother, Bob Crabtree.

Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as manager of computer operations at Country Financial for 36 years. He drove a school bus for Unit 5 for 19 years. He served as head usher and Vikings leader, drove the church bus, chaperoned the youth and senior citizens trips, and was a Sunday school director at St. John's.

Charlie was an avid fan and supporter of athletic events at Unit 5, including announcing and keeping score at games and the State Farm Holiday Classic. He encouraged all athletes to do their best athletically and in the classroom, and cared very much for them. He was chosen by students as grand marshal of the NCWHS Homecoming Parade. He was second in the nation raising money for Walk for Mankind.

His interests included gardening and yard work, country music shows, having garage sales (making sure to tell people "Thank you for shopping at Charlie Mart!") and shopping at Menards, earning him the nickname, "Rebate King."

His main love and passion were his daughters and grandchildren. He had a huge heart and put others before himself. He left this world doing what he loved, and with people he loved. He will be greatly missed by many, but especially by his family, who love him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be made to Normal Community West High School or to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com

Charles Carroll “Charlie” Crabtree, 72, of Normal, passed away 9:51 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2018) in Bloomington.

His funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington. The Rev. David Glesne will officiate. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Private committal will be held later at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.

Charlie was born June 2, 1946, in Frankfort, Ind., to Ewell and Gladys Davis Crabtree. He married Kathy Quiram on April 8, 1972, in Benson. She survives.

Also surviving are his two daughters, Nikki Segobiano, Normal, and Candace (Sean) Jablonski, New Lenox; three grandchildren, Kiely Segobiano and Caleb and Trevor Jablonski; one brother, Gene (Mary) Crabtree, Bloomington; one sister, Anita (Charlie) Crowe, Bloomington; and one sister-in-law, Barb Crabtree, Normal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother- and father-in-law, Howard and Lela Quiram; and one brother, Bob Crabtree.

Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as manager of computer operations at Country Financial for 36 years. He drove a school bus for Unit 5 for 19 years. He served as head usher and Vikings leader, drove the church bus, chaperoned the youth and senior citizens trips, and was a Sunday school director at St. John's.

Charlie was an avid fan and supporter of athletic events at Unit 5, including announcing and keeping score at games and the State Farm Holiday Classic. He encouraged all athletes to do their best athletically and in the classroom, and cared very much for them. He was chosen by students as grand marshal of the NCWHS Homecoming Parade. He was second in the nation raising money for Walk for Mankind.

His interests included gardening and yard work, country music shows, having garage sales (making sure to tell people "Thank you for shopping at Charlie Mart!") and shopping at Menards, earning him the nickname, "Rebate King."

His main love and passion were his daughters and grandchildren. He had a huge heart and put others before himself. He left this world doing what he loved, and with people he loved. He will be greatly missed by many, but especially by his family, who love him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be made to Normal Community West High School or to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com





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