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Charles "Chuck" R. Slater Obituary
May 3, 2023
MACOMB, IL – 91´«Ã½ Building Service Worker Charles "Chuck" R. Slater passed away Tuesday, May 2, in Quincy, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Community Christian Center in Bushnell. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday May 5 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, also in Bushnell. Burial will be in the Bushnell Township Cemetery.
"The 91´«Ã½ community was shocked and saddened to hear of Charles' passing Tuesday. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and co-workers," said 91´«Ã½ President Guiyou Huang.
Slater began working at 91´«Ã½ in August 2011, and was currently assigned to the University Union.
"Chuck was an honest, hard worker who was always willing to do what was required at the time," said 91´«Ã½ Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Troy Rhoads. "He could be counted on when needed and didn't shy away from a difficult task. He had many skills he was willing to share."
Slater is survived by his wife, Nicole; his father, John; his mother, Margaret; five children, Tyler, Zachary, Caleb, Tiffany and Natalie; three grandchildren, Blake, Colter and Mack, with a fourth, named Charlie, expected in July; four siblings, John, Benjamin, Terry and Arthur; two step-brothers, James Groutage and Aaron Groutage; and several nieces and nephews.
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