WILBUR GLEN McCLAUGHRY

Wilbur McClaughry

Wilbur Glen McClaughry, 94, of Cuba died Sept. 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Augusta, a son of Glen Cook and Bess Elizabeth Louderbach McClaughry. They preceded him in death along with stepmother Veda Keefauver McClaughry. He married Harriett Ann (Munson) McClaughry. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2020.

He also was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Wilson; one brother, Robert Lauderbach; and one grandson, Robert Jacob McClaughry.

Surviving are five children, Monty (and Marlynna) McClaughry of Fiatt, Glenda (and Ray) Postin of Lewistown, Lisa (and Rod) Miller of Smithfield, Eric McClaughry (and Theresa Roscetti) of Canton and Aaron McClaughry of Marshall; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

He graduated from Cuba High School in 1947. He served in the US Air Force in 1951-54 during the Korean Conflict. After returning from the military, he worked at Little Sister, Truax/Consol Coal Mines and AMAX Coal Company, where he was Chief Electrician at Sun Spot Mine, Vermont, and Chinook Mine in Brazil, Ind., and retiring from Meadowlark Farms, Vermont, the Farming Division of AMAX Coal Company. He and Harriett also owned and operated the Flower Station, located next to their home in Cuba for 19 years.

He was a 74-year member of the Illinois Independent Order of Odd Fellows and 70-year member of the Rebekah’s of Illinois. He served as Putman Township Clerk for 29 years and was a member of Cuba Christian Church where he served as Deacon and Elder and was awarded Elder Emeritus.

He was proud to coach the Cuba Q-B-Ettes undefeated season in the early 70s. He was a member of the Cuba Masonic Lodge, Cuba American Legion, former Cuba Lions Club and served as Assistant Chief of the Cuba Fire Department. He was instrumental in establishing the Cuba High School Alumni Scholarship and Cuba Food Pantry. He was awarded the CHS Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Merit Award.

Services were held Monday at Cuba Christian Church with Pastor Mike Arnett officiating. Burial was in Fiatt Cemetery with military rites accorded by the US Air Force and the Cuba American Legion.

Memorials may be made to Cuba Christian Church or the Cuba Alumni Scholarship Fund.

To view Wilbur’s life tribute video or to send condolences, go to henrylange.com.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 9/11/2024