Charles Thomas Flamm

Charles Thomas Flamm, age 85 of Cobden, passed away, Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born May 4, 1935 in Cobden, the son of Fred C. and Mae (Hodges) Flamm. He married the love of his life, Virginia Lee Bittle on November 24, 1956 in Cobden Charles is survived by his wife, Virginia Flamm of Cobden; daughter, Carolyn Jean Flamm; two sons, Kenneth Brian (Patty) Flamm, Christopher Thomas (Kelly) Flamm; grandchildren, Josh Flamm, James Rains, Clayton, Cooper and Claire Flamm; sister, Marlene Rich; brother in law, Don (Kay) Bittle; sister in law, Wilma Schwab; he was proud of and loved by his nieces and nephews, Doug and Chuck Meadows, Harold Blunt, Nancy Macdonald, Karen Winzenburger, John B. Vitt Jr., Steve and Chris Rich, Eric and Gary Ogden, Sean Bittle; several great nieces and nephews and their children; many other relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Charles Thomas Flamm Jr. and James Donald Flamm; granddaughter, Amanda Paige Flamm; sisters, Ethel Mae Blunt and Audrey Ann Vitt; nieces Janis Lee Graham, Vicki Marlene Lyerla, Susan Vitt, nephew, Brian Scott Blunt. Charles was a lifelong member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden. He was the former Parish Council member and Church Trustee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Cobden Lions Club for over fifty years. Charles was an avid sports fan, especially the Cobden Appleknockers and L.A. Dodgers. He enjoyed reading John Wayne westerns, playing solitaire and going for drives with Virginia. He coached his sons and nephews baseball teams for many years. Charles worked for Crawford Gas Company, establishing Flamm's Heating and Cooling in 1983. Charles will be remembered for his gentle nature, and his love of his community and sense of humor. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden with Father Uriel Salamanca officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. The rosary will be prayed at 4:45 at the funeral home. Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distance guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the building will be limited to 50 persons at one time. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery or the Cobden Lion's Club. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church. Visitation Service Friday, September 25, 2020,5:00PM-7:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the building will be limited to 50 persons at one time. Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, September 26, 2020,11:00AM St. Joseph's Catholic Church 101 North Centennial Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the building will be limited to 50 persons at one time. Cemetery Service Saturday, September 26, 2020,12:00PM St. Joseph Cemetery Ash Street Cobden, Illinois 62920