Quinto L. Rudy Scopel Obituary (1910 - 2005)

Quinto L. "Rudy" Scopel, 95, of Taylorville, IL died at 7:15 pm Sunday, July 17, 2005 at Taylorville Care Center, Taylorville, IL. He was born April 11, 1910 in Girard, IL the son of John and Anna Scopel. On April 9, 1949 he married Victoria Pruett in Taylorville, IL and she preceded in death on April 28, 2002. Mr. Scopel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville; Army veteran of World War II and a member of V.F.W. Post 4495. Mr. Scopel retired as a coal miner in 1974. Surviving are his step-son: Virgil Oyler and wife Lillian of Cahokia, IL and Step-daughter, Marjorie Oyler Sachs of El Paso, TX. There are 12 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and 7 Great-great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Daughter, Pamela Sue Scopel, Step-daughter, Patricia Ann Bates, 3 brothers, Julius Scopel, Arthur Scopel, Attilio "Winks" Scopel and Great Grandson, Ronnie Perona. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Blomquist officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service in the funeral home on Wednesday.