Charles William Hendricks' Obituary
Charles William Hendricks, 70, of Decatur, IL, passed away July 28, 2019 in Three Lakes, WI.
Charlie was born October 12, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the son of Lane and Elizabeth (Devore) Hendricks.
Charlie married Kathie Diane Stein, February 16, 1989 in Las Vegas, NV. He was a veteran of the USAF.
Charlie worked as a tire builder for Firestone, retiring after 27 years of service. He was currently employed with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Court Security Division. During his leisure, Charlie enjoyed fishing, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, as well as, harassing his boss (son-in-law, Jeff) about his lack of vacation time.
Surviving are his wife, Diane; children, Charles Lane Hendricks (Jennifer) of Decatur, IL, Melissa Scheibly (Jeff) of Decatur, IL, Tara Shafer of Decatur, IL, Jason Shafer of Findlay, IL; mother, Elizabeth Hendricks; siblings, brothers, Earl Hendricks (Kathy) of Decatur, IL, Jim Hendricks of Decatur, IL, Lane Hendricks (Brenda) of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Conner, Nicholas, Marissa, Olivia, Katy, Karlee, Maddy and Mason.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Lane Hendricks.
A Celebration of Life will be held, 6:00 PM Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 – 6 PM Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery, at a later date.
Memorials: Donor’s Choice.
Condolences may be left to the Hendricks family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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