H. Lloyd Mansker

He was born to the late Noah Edward and Mary Louise (nee Warren) Mansker on October 22, 1922 in Perryville, Missouri.  He grew up on a farm in Rockwood, Illinois.  He spent many years living in Rockwood where he raised his family surrounded by extended family members and friends.

He married Roxie Marie Asbury in July of 1946.  After his marriage of 31 years to Roxie ended, Lloyd later met and married Carol Weathers of Murphysboro, Illinois.

Lloyd was very proud to serve this country that he loved in the United States Army Air Force during WWII.

During his years of employment, Lloyd worked with a crew on the Mississippi River, and also had worked as a heavy equipment operator.  However his heart was in farming, hunting and just living in the country.

He was a member of VFW Post #3553 and also a member of American Legion Alva Courier Post #487 both in Chester and the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Survivors:
3 Children:         Janet L. Webb                                Sparta, IL
Van Y. (Daniel) Thielemann             Chester, IL
Patty L. (Michael) Pauley                 Montana
1 Sister:             Ruth Brooks                                   Benton, IL
8 Grandchildren: Jason L. Webb                              Benton, MS
Rhonda M. (David) Chung              Sparta, IL
Dawn L. (Jay) Shields                     Dyer, IN
Daniel (Cheryl) Thielemann, Jr.       Dyer, IN
Nicole (Rodney) Sanders                Perryville, MO
Stephanie Pauley                            Florida
Daphne Pauley                               St. Louis, MO
Michael Pauley, Jr.                          Montana
10 Great Grandchildren
1 Great-Great Grandson
Many Beloved Nieces, Nephews, and Friends

Preceded in death by :  Parents, Wife – Carol Mansker, 2 Step-Children – Kathryn Lyne Etherton and William Gene Ornelas, 1 Sister – Freida Tudor and 3 Brothers – Vernon Mansker, Ira “Jack” Mansker and Joseph Mansker

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials: VFW Post #3553