Charles Ray "C. Ray" Prussner

May 8, 1928 - March 20, 2022

Charles Ray “C. Ray” Prussner, age 93 of Clifton, formerly of Reddick, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee. He was born May 8, 1928 in Reddick, the son of Elmer F. & Florence Mae (Diefenbach) Prussner. Charles married Roberta Randall on March 8, 1951 in Peoria. She preceded him in death in December 1996. He married Myrtle Sparenberg on June 28, 1997. She preceded him in death on March 11, 2019. C. Ray was a farmer. He had previously worked for the U.S. Government Basic Radar Instructions at Scott Air Force Base. He was a graduate of Bradley University with a degree in Industrial Education. C. Ray served as trustee for Reddick Fire Protection District for over 30 years. He also served on the Pontiac District Missions Committee and lead many mission trips to Mexico and many trips with N.O.M.A.D.S. C. Ray also served as co-director for lay speaking for Pontiac District of the United Methodist Church. He was a member of Reddick United Methodist Church, where he served as a former Sunday School teacher and chaired several committees. Surviving are one son, David & Debi Prussner of Bourbonnais; three stepsons; one stepdaughter-in-law; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his spouses, C. Ray is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Randall “Randy” Prussner; and one stepson. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Rev. Kevin Boesen will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Aroma Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reddick Fire Protection District, Ashkum Lions Club, or Reddick Lions Club.