Laurel William Blacet

He was born April 23, 1930 in Greenville, IL the son of Earl and Laura Ulmet Blacet. He married Betty Jean Matthews on November 25, 1949 in Pocahontas, AR. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Lester Blacet of Eureka, Jeffrey (Tammy) Blacet of Peoria, Susan (Michael) Brooks of Peoria, Vicki (Tim) Young of Texas, and Christopher (Rebecca) Blacet of Bartonville; and fifteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and a few great-great-grandchildren.

Laurel was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marcelyne Qualls; and one nephew, Mark Qualls; granddaughter Cristi Dawn Evans and great-grandson Aiden James Brooks.

He was an Inspector at Caterpillar Inc. until his retirement in 1990.

Over the years he enjoyed working on several mission trips, especially with the Navajo Indians.

Laurel was a member of Richland Baptist Church. He was very active in the church in a variety of positions including Adult Bible Study.

He was a member of Hilton Masonic Lodge AF & AM # 143 of East Peoria.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Remmert Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10-10:45 am. Masonic Rites will start at 10:45 am until time of service. Brother Gary England and Pastor Cal Callison will officiate.

Burial will be at 12:00 pm Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Campground Cemetery in Greenville, IL.

Memorials may be made to Richland Building Fund or Campground Cemetery.

To view Laurel’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.remmertfuneralhome.com.