Claude E. Brumleve

Claude E. Brumleve, 98 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the church with a 7 p.m. parish prayer service. Memorial donations may be given to masses, Meals on Wheels or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bauerfh.com.

Claude was born November 25, 1920 in Teutopolis, the son of the late Louis and Emma (Miller) Brumleve. He married Geraldine (Krone) Wegman of July 13, 1968 and she preceded him in death on May 10, 2018. Claude was also preceded in death by his sister, Marian Schultz and brothers, Joe and Louis Brumleve Jr..

Claude was drafted into WWII as a Navy Seabee. He served in France and Aleutian Island from 1943 to 1946 where he reconstructed harbors, airport runways and operated barges in getting their supplies. Claude was a partner with his brother, Joe at Brumleve Canvas in Teutopolis. After his retirement, he spent time traveling with his wife to various states and sometimes to Europe. They loved staying in their mobile home on many camping excursions and spending several winters in Florida and Arizona. Claude enjoyed flowers and his birds. He looked forward to visits from his friends, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and always parted with "Come Back Soon".

He was a member of St. Francis Church in Teutopolis, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2874, American Legion Post #924 and was a lifetime member of the Effingham V.F.W..

Surviving is his sister, Dolores (Barney) Esker of Teutopolis. He is also survived by his step-children, Tom (Connie) Wegman of Effingham and Judy (Mike) Pals of Teutopolis; grandchildren, Tracy (Todd) Darland of Carmel, IN, Todd (Carrie) Wegman of Effingham, Ted (Carrie) Wegman of St. Louis, MO, Tricia Wegman of Denver, CO, Craig (Shermini) Pals of St. Louis, Eric (Cheryl) Pals and Matt (Nancy) Pals of Teutopolis; 20 great-grandchildren, Nick, Noah, Jacob, Jackson, Molly, Elise and Hallie of Teutopolis, Mary Claire, Ava, Ellie, Charlie of Effingham, Leah, Charlotte, Tessa of St. Louis, MO, Audrey, Thomas, Elizabeth, Gus, Henry and Leo of Carmel, IN. To them, he was simply, Grandpa Brumleve.

Claude Brumleve will celebrate his 98th birthday on Sunday November 25th.

Claude and Geraldine Brumleve would appreciate receiving cards to help them celebrate upcoming birthdays.

Geraldine will celebrate her 94th birthday on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 and Claude will celebrate his 95th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 The couple also celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in July 2015. Geraldine had a recent stay in the nursing home, but now is back at home.