Carl Thomas Beechler, Sr.

Carl Thomas Beechler, Sr., 68, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at 9:27 a.m. at his residence.  He was born April 11, 1956 in Litchfield, a son of Robert Percy and Elda Mae (Pollard) Beechler.  He attended Litchfield Schools.  Carl worked construction most of his life. He was employed by K.W. Concrete in Litchfield, did carpentry work and asbestos abatement. He enjoyed working on cars and tinkering in his garage building and repairing things and was good at woodworking.  Carl married the former Georgia Diane Claytor on September 3, 2004 in Hillsboro, IL., and she survives,

Additional survivors include:

His son, C.J. (Jennifer) Beechler, of Edwardsville, IL

His daughter, Kaci Taylor of Pampa, TX

His stepsons, Derek (Angie) Dunham of Lake St. Louis, MO, and Travis Fletcher of Gillespie, IL

His stepdaughter, Ami (Jeff) Barr of Girard, IL 

His brothers, Robert (Janice) Beechler of Litchfield, Ronald Beechler of Springfield, IL, Vernon Beechler of Litchfield, and Ricky (Dodie) Beechler of Nilwood, IL 

His sisters, Mary (Ray Dean) Thompson of Litchfield, Marilyn (Donald) Harbison of Donnellson, IL, and Marlana (Kelly) Swanson of Litchfield

His stepbrothers, Charles King and David King

His stepsisters, Cheryl King, Dorothy King, and Jenny King

Ten grandchildren

Three great grandchildren

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Charles Sparky” King; siblings John L. Beechler, Michael Beechler, Judy Kellenberger and Diane Pollard; and stepbrother, Scott King.

A Celebration of Life Potluck Meal will be held Sunday, April 13, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Litchfield Moose Lodge #1634, 221 N. Madison St., in Litchfield. 

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