Clare Mudge Jr., 86, of Montgomery, passed away on July 5, 2016 at 12:10 AM in Oswego, IL. He was born July 12, 1929 in Grosse Point Park, Michigan to the late Israel Clare and Lilian Bastien Mudge.
Clare proudly served his country in The United States Army Air Corps during WWII, which included service during the Berlin Airlift campaign. After the military, he worked on the Alaskan Pipeline for 32 years as a Journeyman Electrician and was a member of the IBEW #1547. He retired in 1985.
Clare married Blanche Schneider on May 19, 1972 at the Salt Lake Temple. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was honored with the calling of 'High Priest'.
He is survived by his wife, Blanche; two sisters, Judy Clees and Beth Ann McDonald; three children, Caroline, Herb and Romaine; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Clare is preceded in death by his parents; two children; two brothers; and two sisters.
Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association, 55 E Monroe Street, Suite 3420, Chicago, Illinois, 60603.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10:00 AM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL. Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois, 60421.