Harry A. Treadwell, formerly of Benton
Harry A. Treadwell, 93, of Sterling, formerly of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Morningside of Sterling.
Harry was born July 14, 1923, in Elgin, to Charles A. and Verna (Willand) Treadwell. He was united in marriage to Carol Roblee on Jan. 8, 1945, in Glen Ellyn. They celebrated over 72 years of marriage together.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving proudly during World War II in the Philippines and Japan.
Harry was a 1941 graduate of Elgin Academy and later attended Purdue University, where he met his wife and earned a bachelor's degree in 1947. He was employed by Freeman Coal Mining Company from 1950 until his retirement in 1985.
During his 35 years with the company, he was a forester and managed the natural resources, later moving to the workers' compensation department to serve as a compensation manager.
Harry and Carol were faithful members of First Baptist Church in Benton for more than 50 years. He was a leader in the Benton community, where he served two terms on the Benton Consolidated School Board and later served on the Franklin County School Board.
He was a lifetime member of PTA and served on various church boards and committees throughout his 50-year membership.
Harry was active in Benton Booster Club and an avid Airstreamer. He and Carol enjoyed the outdoors and traveling, making a total of six trips to Alaska in their camper and pickup truck.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Carol of Sterling; two daughters, Debby Treadwell of Lisle and Leigh Miller of Elgin; two grandsons, Marc (Katie) Miller of Elgin and Don Miller of West Chicago; and two great-grandsons, Hudson and Will Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Treadwell; and son-in-law, Harold Miller. Cremation rites have been accorded, and there will be no services at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church in Benton, 201 S. Main St., Benton, IL 62812. McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences, visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.