Claire E. Wichmann, 89, of Cedarville, IL passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Claire was born on April 19, 1931 to Charles and Ethal (Solace) Wichmann.  He was a 1949 graduate of Orangeville High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On December 27, 1952 he married Lois Schulz in Freeport.  He was employed by Fairbanks - Morse before retiring from Mattison Machine Works in Rockford as a Machinist.  He delivered flowers back to Freeport and the surrounding areas on his way home from Rockford for Broadway Florist.  Claire loved to see the people's expressions when delivering flowers to their door.  He was an avid gardener, enjoyed feeding and watering the various birds in his backyard.  Claire was a member of the Cedarville Emmanuel Church and on the board of Trustee's.  He enjoyed stopping in everyday to see what was needed to be done at the church, it kept him occupied.

Claire

is survived by his daughter Diane (Terry) Kerchner, his grandsons Joe (Megan) Kerchner, and their daughters Hailey and Lily, Kevin (Jennifer) Kerchner, and their son Tucker, all of Dakota, Brad Kerchner of Platteville, WI, brother-in-law Delmar (Belva) Schulz, several nieces and nephews, his church family, and his favorite grand-puppies, Diesel, Bella, and Rigs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois, brother Dalen, and sister Louise Denin.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Emmanuel Church in Cedarville, IL.

A visitation will be from 9:00AM until time of services on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the church.

Pastor Craig Connors will officiate the services.

Social distancing will be practiced, and masks are required.

Burial will take place at Grandview Cemetery in Freeport, Illinois.

A memorial has been established in his memory.