Charles Disbrow

Charles E. Disbrow, 87, of Warrensburg, IL passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00AM, Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Warrensburg United Methodist Church in Warrensburg, IL, with visitation from 4-6:00PM on Sunday, May 1 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Burial will be in the Illini Cemetery in Warrensburg, IL.Memorials may be made to the Warrensburg United Methodist Church.Charles was born on March 30, 1929 in Warrensburg, IL, the fourth son of Edgar Benning and Axie Disbrow. Like his sister and three older brothers, Charles attended elementary school at the one-room Disbrow School (named after his grandfather who donated the land) and then graduated from Warrensburg High School. Charles then joined the family-farming operation, but was drafted as a Private in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Charles was seriously wounded in 1951 and awarded a Purple Heart. Remembering the many blood transfusions he received in Korea, he became a faithful blood donor upon his return to the United States. After his discharge , Charles returned home, re-joined the family farming operation, and married the love of his life, Kathryn J. Disbrow (Damery) on March 14, 1953 in Blue Mound, IL. Charles and Kathryn made their home on the Disbrow farm east of Warrensburg and spent the next 62 years there together until Kathryn’s passing last April. They raised their five children there and were extremely proud that each of those children graduated college.Charles was a fourth-generation farmer in Macon County and took great pride in his profession, and was active in many farm organizations.. He also had a deep and abiding faith in God and was a very active member of the Warrensburg United Methodist Church and The Gideons International. Charles was an avid reader and an engaging conversationalist who enjoyed discussing current events, economics and theology. He always looked forward to his annual fishing trip in Canada with family and friends. He also enjoyed puzzles and the art of magic, and he was the champion of the Family Braggin’ Rights March Madness Tournament this year. He will be remembered especially for his wry sense of humor and quick wit. Charles always brightened everyone’s day! His love for his wife and his family was an example to all.Charles is survived by 5 children; Karen Disbrow of Iowa City, IA; Nancy (Gary) Swits of Gays, IL; Kevin Disbrow and Dean Disbrow both of Warrensburg, IL and Lisa Disbrow of Springfield, IL. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren: Deanna (Jason) Kunze of Warrenville, IL, Tami (Sean) Harrigan of Danville, CA, and David Swits, of Windsor, IL; and his sister: Rose Ellen Wentworth, of Forsyth, IL. Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathryn, his three older brothers, William B. Disbrow, Robert A. Disbrow, and Lewis Benning Disbrow, as well as his parents Edgar Benning and Axie Disbrow. His surviving family will miss him terribly, but celebrates his life and takes comfort in knowing he has rejoined Kathryn and his family in Heaven. "
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