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May 27th, 1947 - Apr 4th, 2022In honoring Pat’s wishes, there will be no services.
Private interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.
Charles Patrick “Pat” Venable, age 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022, at Mattoon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
He was born May 27, 1947, in Effingham, the son of Nolan and Elizabeth (Guyott) Venable.
Pat was a graduate of Flora High School and went on attend Olney Community College and Eastern Illinois University. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Pat lived and worked many years in St. Louis, Missouri, before retiring to Flora. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, enjoyed fishing, genealogy, joking, and laughing. He was a member of Flora First Christian Church.
He is survived by a sister, Carol Poehler of Galloway, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Mike Venable; brother-in-law, Bill Poehler; nephew, Jamen Venable; and a great-niece, Elizabeth Poehler.
In honoring Pat’s wishes, there will be no services. Private interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Carol and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that you are cared about and are being prayed for as you grieve your brother . God bless❤️
I have great memories of Pat, who was a classmate and friend. He and his twin Mike were always fun to be around. I spoke to him a couple of years ago when I was updating our FTHS Class of ‘65 roster and it was great to catch up with him again and recall good times of our youth. RIP, friend.
Carol, I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for you and your family.
Dear Carol, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, you are comforted knowing that Pat is now free from every burden he endured over the past few years and is beginning eternity in heaven with other loved ones. Love, prayers and lots of hugs to you and the rest of your family.
Pat was an especially good friend, from grade school and high school, through the Vietnam war years, and the college years. This is sad to hear, but thinking of those days and him, brings back many happy good feeling memories.
Pat has been a Friend for many years. Pat's parents were more than relation to mi e then were Best Friends. Pat has fought a tough battle now he can be at Peace. Rest in Peace.
We always had a good time at FTHS. May you truly rest in peace.
So sorry Carol to hear of Pats passing ! He loved to tease and always had a come back for you . I enjoyed the time we spend together with your parents . Prayers for you and your Family .
Prayers to Carol and family. He was a fun guy and will be missed to all that knew him.
Carol, sorry for your loss..he will rest in peace now..
To Carol and family. I grew up with the Venable family, I remember Carol and her big twin brothers Mike and Pat. Pat and I drove together while we were both attending OCC. I become acquainted with Pat during those short drives to and from school. Pat had just returned from Vietnam and I suspected that I would be going over shortly so I picked his brain for information. My mother was in Heritage Woods assisted living the same time Nolin and Liz were there and I would run into Pat quite frequently while he was visiting his mother and father and I was visiting my mother. Pat will be placed on my military list of people remembered.
Carol, I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
I am sad for the family of Pat Venable on his passing. We wrote letters back & forth several years ago as I researched family genealogy. He had a lot of helpful information & enjoyed sharing stories about his family. We share a common ancestor way back in the early 1800s Virginia! Again, sincere sympathy for your loss of a brother & uncle.
Carol so sorry for your loss. Love Jane
Pat was friendly person, talk to you, with a smile. So take Pat care R.I.P.
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss!
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss!
I'm so sorry to learn of Pat's passing. He and I were roller skating pals every Saturday night at Doug and Jan Phillips' skating rink and members of the FTHS Class of 1965. May you rest in peace, dear friend.
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