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Gloster F "JR" Tisdale, Jr Passes

Gloster F "JR" Tisdale, Jr, age 65, of Oswego, IL died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood, IL.

He was born February 9, 1947 in Alexandria, LA the son of the late Gloster F and Willie Mae nee Tucker Tisdale.JR served his country honorably with the US Navy aboard the USS George Eastman during the Vietnam Conflict.

JR is survived by his wife Suellen nee Rieckert Tisdale, two daughters, Camille Tisdale, Stephanie Burgess and a son Nathaniel Tisdale all of Flint, MI; five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-laws Charles and Fran Rieckert (Rice Lake, Wi), Dale and Sandy Rieckert (Oswego), along with their children Matthew Rieckert (Oswego), Adam (Heidi) Rieckert (Rice Lake,WI) and Baylee, their cat.

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A celebration of JR life will be held and announced at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cremation was accorded the wish of the family.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society 143 1st St Batavia, IL 60510.Arrangements are entrusted to the  in Oswego, IL.

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