C. LaRue Drischel's Obituary
Decatur-C. LaRue Drischel, 95, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 06, 2017 in Imboden Creek Living Center.
LaRue was born June 5, 1922 in Assumption, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin W. and Camille (Brule) Wallace. She married William E. Drischel February 12, 1943 in Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg, PA. He preceded her in death April 20, 2010.
She attended Illinois State University in Normal and Sparks Business College in Shelbyville. She worked at A.E. Staley Company and the Staley Employees Credit Union and retired in June of 1984. She was a member of Saints James & Patrick parish.
She is survived by her daughter Sandra L. Drischel, granddaughter Crystal Heron and husband Jason, daughter-in-law Candy Drischel, nephew Martin Wallace, niece Marjorie Carol Meads and husband Jay, and friends Pat and Jim Ehrhart and Mary and David Warmoth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Eddie and George Wallace, son Robert L. Drischel, nephew George Wallace, nieces Anna Marie Wyant and Mary Lou Wetzel.
Sandra would like to thank all of the staff at Imboden Creek Living Center for taking such wonderful care of her mom.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM Friday, September 8, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. John Burnette, Celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Assumption.
The family of C. LaRue Drischel is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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