Frederick Joseph Claybaugh, 66, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Heddington Oaks in Peoria. He was born on April 26, 1949 in Bloomington, Illinois to Joseph and Margaret (Day) Claybaugh. He married Mary Ann Schaefer on May 19, 1973 in Peoria, Illinois. She survives.
He is also survived by his mother, Margaret Colgan of Peoria; one sister-in-law, June Edwards of Peoria; two step sisters, Collette Colgan of Washington, Illinois and Carolyn (Andy) Patterson of Springfield, Illinois; one step brother, Michael (Heidi) Colgan of Wyoming, Illinois. He has several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews surviving. He was preceded in death by his father and step father, Earl Colgan.
He worked at Caterpillar Inc. 32 years before retiring in February of 2004. Frederick was a member of the UAW 974 for many years. He and Mary Ann enjoyed playing Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus since 1975 for many organizations and schools. Frederick and Mary Ann also were also past Avon representatives. They loved to square dance and attend many Peoria Chiefs Baseball games and Rivermen Hockey games together. Frederick was also a former member of the West Peoria Fire Department for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bartonville, Illinois.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Heddington Oaks on the B1 Wing for their compassion and care during Fredericks stay.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Father David Heinz will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7PM at the church on Monday with a prayer service at 6:30 PM and 30 minutes prior to services on Tuesday . Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria. Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church or Hospice Compassus. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.
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