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Thomas Camerer

Grafton |

Thomas Herman “Tom” Camerer, 64, formerly of Eldred, died at 3:20 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2016 at White Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on July 16, 1952 in Santa Maria, CA, to Roy Edward & Rosemary (Behnen) Camerer.

Tom grew up in Carrollton, where he graduated with the class of 1971 from Carrollton High School and went on to further his education at the former Bailey Technical School where he studied Electrical Technology.

He married the former Jerri Lou Brannan on June 25, 1977 at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Carrollton and together they have shared in 39 years of marriage and made their home in Eldred for 30 years before moving to Grafton in 2007.

Tom owned and operated Camerer Chevrolet in Carrollon for over 25 years as well as a US Cellular store for 15 years, first operating the store out of his dealership until its closing in 2005, at which time he continued to operate the cellular store in its own location until 2013.

He was dedicated not only to his family, but to his community as well, as an involved member of the Stuart E. Pierson Masonic Lodge #50, and the Shriners as well as serving on the Board of Directors for Illinois Rural Electric from 1989-2000.

In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and had a passion for old cars and NASCAR Racing.

Surviving are his wife, Jerri Lou Camerer of Grafton; his parents, Roy Edward "Ed" & Rosemary Camerer of Carrollton;  two sons, Coty Camerer of Carrollton; Colby Camerer and his fiancé, Maura Baumgartner, of Carrollton; a granddaughter, Jaycie Camerer and a step-granddaughter, Marlee Dunham; a brother, John Camerer of Carrollton; as well as his mother-in-law and her husband, Eva Lou & Lee Cleveland of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James T. Brannan.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Family in care of Crawford Funeral Home. 


Obit Provided By:
Crawford Funeral Home

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