CHARELS "BLUE" PERSCHBACHER
Johnston City-Charles "Blue' Perschbacher 91, of Johnston City passed away at 2:25 P.M. on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his family home.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday April 26, 2014 in Lakeview cemetery in Johnston City with Rudy Rodriguez officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Marion V.F.W., American Legion, and Illinois Army National Guard. Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Veterans of Southern Illinois.

Blue was born on January 30, 1923 in Johnston City the son of Lewis and Lula (Felts) Perschbacher. He married Lillian I. "Izzy" (Bailey) on August 29, 1953 in Cook County. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2014.

He retired from Johnson & Johnson in Chicago on August 1, 1983 after 37 years of service. He was a Veteran of WWII proudly serving in the army, serving in all major battles. He also served in the 3698th Co. CCC, Camp Big Piney, G-75 in Big Piney, Wyoming.

He is survived by his beloved dog "Bubba"; two granddaughters, Christy Hottes of DuQuoin and Misty Perschbacher and special friend Bobby Webb of Johnston City; three great grandsons, Christopher Hottes, Toby Hottes, and Brenden Perschbacher; one great granddaughter, Isabella "Lil Izzy" Webb; one brother, P.J Perschbacher and wife Pat of Johnston City; one sister, Marylu Adamson of Harrisburg; brother-in-law, Clyde Bailey of Herrin; sister-in-laws, Janie Spinks of Herrin and Cheryol Rodriguez and husband Rudy of Herrin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Toby Perschbacher; a sister, Mildred Gavel; and two brothers, Paul "Doc" Perschbacher and William Perschbacher.