In Memory

Carl Sterchi - Class Of 1952

Carl Sterchi

Carl Edward Sterchi, 85, formerly of Evansville, IN, and Olney, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Ladera Ranch, California where he had recently enjoyed living with his daughter, son-in-law, and family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney with his son, Greg Sterchi, officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, IL.

Carl was born February 8, 1935, in Richland County, the son of Robert Sterchi, Sr. and Jesse (Scherer) Sterchi. On January 27, 1968, he married Ardith Gwen Cutshall in Olney, IL. They enjoyed over 35 years of marriage together.

He graduated from East Richland High School and worked in the Olney area as a carpenter and plumber for many years, he and his wife owned Sterchi Plumbing and Heating. They served as foster parents to several children while in Olney. After retirement, Carl and Ardith moved to Evansville, IN. He was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney and the Centenary United Methodist Church in Evansville, IN. Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved watching old westerns and wrestling on TV, telling stories of life’s experiences, and spending time with his family and their family pets.

Carl is survived by son, Greg Sterchi and wife Suzanne of Plainfield, IL., son Brad Sterchi and wife Tara of Evansville, IN;  and daughter Sarah Klingler and husband Thomas of Ladera Ranch, CA. Grandchildren Dr. Jason Sterchi (Dr. Caitlin) of Oswego, IL, Tara Ali (Karim) of Spicewood, TX, Bryan Sterchi (Tammy) of Columbia, TN, Aaron Sterchi(Meaghan) of Plainfield, IL. CPL Dakota Meade (serving overseas USMC), Montana Meade (CJ Peterson) of Rogers, AR., Kyle, Brady, and Tia Sterchi, of Evansville, IN, Victoria Greene (Kenny) of Denver, CO, Alexis Klingler, of Denver,CO,  Jillian and Zachary Klingler of Ladera Ranch, CA. Great-grandchildren Chase and Campbell Sterchi, Emma, Tyler, and Mason Ali, Colin and Brady Pounders, Tucker and Katie Sue Sterchi, and Marley Sterchi;  brother, Elmer Sterchi (Ande) of Olney, IL. and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardith Sterchi; parents, Robert and Jesse Sterchi; parents-in-law Muriel and Marjorie Cutshall; sisters Lula Williamson and infant Mary; brothers, Robert Sterchi Jr. and Dale Sterchi, and brother and sister-in-law Charles and Sandy Van Cleve.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Claws and Paws Resale and Animal Rescue Center, 218 South West Street, Olney, IL.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney – June 22, 2020