Charles "Monty" Pidde

Charles “Monty” Pidde, age 73, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2005 at home, with his family at his side, after an extended illness. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, Illinois with Pastor Michael Jones of the York Baptist Church,
Thomson, officiating. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2005 at the Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Monty’s name.
Monty was born August 4, 1932 in Amherst, Wisconsin, the son of Carl and Bernice (Whiting) Pidde.
On October 9, 1959, “Monty” married Myrna Sander in Preston, Iowa. “Monty” served his country in the United States Army, he fought in the Korean War. Monty worked as a carpenter for over thirty years, he was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #790 and the American Legion Post #1025, Thomson. Monty enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Monty is survived by his wife, Myrna; three sons, Guy Pidde of Fulton, Illinois, Cory (Diane) Pidde of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and Curt Pidde of Thomson; two daughters, Kim (Joe) McCray of Mt. Carroll and Carrie (Duke) Hebeler of Thomson; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and two sisters, Pat (Virgil) Poage of Bremen, Georgia and Janet (Ron) Port of Lyndon, Illinois.
Monty is preceded in death by both parents; two sisters, Connie Brewster and Carla Wyatt.
Casket Bearers for Monty will be, Glenn Whiting, Steve Whiting, Terry McCunn, Jim Benzen, LeRoy Bailey, Mike Mulligon.