Herschel E. Stuhmer

1925 - 2010

Herschel E. Stuhmer, 85, of Chandlerville, passed away at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2010. He was born August 23, 1925 in Cass Co. to George W. and Ethel (Sinclair) Stuhmer.

Mr. Stuhmer is survived by two brothers, George Samuel “Sam” (Barb) Stuhmer of Chandlerville, Darrel (Mary) Stuhmer of Waverly, IL and one sister, Shirley (Dave) McCullough, of Chandlerville as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Stuhmer was a member of the Chandlerville Baptist Church and the Chandlerville American Legion Post. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed all sports. He had coached little league baseball for many years in Chandlerville. He served in the US Army during WWII in Germany and received a Purple Heart. He worked for the State of Illinois Highway Department and as a farmer for many years.

Funeral services will be held at Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the services at Chandlerville Cemetery. Rev. Dale Sinclair will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chandlerville American Legion Auxillary or to Walker Nursing Home Resident Activity Fund. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.