Thomas Black

Thomas R. Black, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials in Thomas’ honor may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. Thomas was born April 9, 1937, in Roberts, IL, the son of Willis M. and Helen V. (Kietzmann) Black. He married Marilyn J. Steiner on April 11, 1959 in Onarga, IL. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2009. Thomas was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. He proudly served our country in the Illinois National Guard. Thomas worked for Rogers Cartage and ADM Trucking. He is survived by son Andrew (Cynthia) Black of Oakley, IL; daughter Toni (Jerry) Humpfer of Ankeny, IA; grandchildren Crystal (Sean) Means of Kentucky, Jessica Humpfer, and Tyler (fiancée Aubrey) Humpfer, all of IA; great grandson Weston; brother James (Jeanine) Black of Mahomet, IL; sister in law Twyla Steiner of La Place, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marilyn, parents in law John and Beulah Steiner; brothers Stanley Black and Raymond Black, sister Carol Black; brothers in law Marlyn (Myrna) Steiner, and Ronald Steiner. The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the fourth floor and IMC unit at Decatur Memorial Hospital, for their excellent and compassionate care provided to Thomas.