Carl L. Tucker, Jr. Obituary (1930

Carl L. Tucker, Jr. age 84 of Huey, passed away at Carlyle Healthcare Center on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Mr. Tucker was born on August 28, 1930, in Terra Haute, Indiana, a son of Rutha (Royer) and Carl L. Tucker, Sr. He married Betty Lou Foster on October 1, 1950, and she preceded him in death on June 17, 2014. Mr. Tucker is survived by his children - Shari Hustedde and husband Jim in Kell, Carl Tucker and wife Kathy in Carlyle, Dan Tucker and wife Lisa in Tulsa, OK, Dennis Tucker and partner Wendie Wooters of Junction City, Wilson Tucker and wife Leslie in Gallatin, TN, Patty Cahoj and husband Ed in Halfway, MO, Jonathan (Jay) Tucker and wife Ann in Huey, Matt Tucker and wife Sharon in Huey, Myrna Piehl and husband Robert in Baroda, MI, Steve Tucker and wife Michelle in Huey, and Julie Phillips and husband Rob in Salem; 28 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters-in-law - Peggy Wheelan, Ruth Lampe, and Norma Tucker. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; great-grandsons, Nolan and Grant Tucker; a brother - Marland Tucker; a sister - Marilyn "Susie" Tucker; sisters in law -- Mildred Book and Rose Foster. Mr. Tucker was a Christian and a member of the Carlyle First Baptist Church. He was not afraid to share his faith with his family and friends. Carl was valedictorian of his graduating class at Carlyle High School, and then worked at the Beckemeyer Smelter. Mr. Tucker then built cabinets and later homes as a self employed builder. He loved his family, hunting and fishing, music, art, and traveling. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Carlyle Township Cemetery with Rev. Mark Goldmann, officiating. Friends and family are asked to gather at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church and will be received at Zieren Funeral Home. Previous EventsGraveside Service Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:00 AM Carlyle Township Cemetery 1076 Lake Road Carlyle, Illinois 62231 Friends and family are asked to please gather at the cemetery. Cemetery DetailsLocation Carlyle Township Cemetery 1076 Lake Road Carlyle, Illinois 62231 Memorial Contribution First Baptist Church 650 Franklin Street Carlyle, IL 62231 618-594-3223