Cleon Stufflebeem

Cleon Stufflebeem, 78, of Galesburg, died at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Cleon was born August 10, 1936 in West Grove, IA, the son of Milo and Lucille Wages Stufflebeem.  He married Daisy Horton on October 9, 1955 in Bunch, IA.  Cleon is survived by his wife, Daisy of Galesburg; three sons, Ricky (Marty) Stufflebeem, Randy (Lori) Stufflebeem, and Roger Stufflebeem all of Galesburg; two daughters, Ramona (Bobby) Temple and Ranee Stufflebeem both of Galesburg; a half brother, Mike Stufflebeem of Ottumwa, IA; a half sister, Sandra Marks of FL; and two step sisters, Peggy Stanton of Bettendorf, IA and Linda Fitzsimmons of Agency.  He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Stufflebeem-Trapani on March 5, 2002; his parents; and a brother Clell Stufflebeem.

Cleon was a baseball coach in the Galesburg area for 45 years and a Boy Scout leader.  He worked for Templeton Roofing Company.  Cleon was an avid St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Iowa Hawkeyes, and NASCAR fan.

Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg.  Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church.  Pastor Kirk Kendall will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  Cremation and funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.