Quentin F. "Buck" Cler, 89, of rural Tuscola, IL, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Thursday, at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 East Washington Street, Tolono, IL with Father Patrick O'Neal as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Pesotum, IL with military graveside rites accorded.

Buck was born on February 28, 1934 in rural Pesotum, the son of Martin J. and Bernadette Rund Cler. He married Rita M. Pacheco on April 30, 1955 in Fall River, MA. She preceded him in death in March 2011.

Survivors include his daughter: Melanie (Chris) Hill of Tuscola, IL and West Palm Beach, FL, sons: Greg Cler of Tolono, IL and Kevin (Dori) Cler of Cashiers, NC, 3 grandsons, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters: Illa Nesbet of Effingham, IL and Sharron Wood of Pesotum, IL and brother: Tom (Phyllis) Cler of Pesotum, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Buck served his country in the United States Navy. He farmed in the Pesotum area for many years and in his earlier years he ran a service station in Pesotum with his brother, Tom. He was a member of the St. Patrick Parish and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #580, Pesotum, IL. Buck enjoyed antique tractors and held Plow Days at his farm for several years.

Memorials are suggested to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #580, 14 North Oak, Pesotum, IL  61863

Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, IL, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com