Cletus Henry Eden (Clete) , 85, of Stockton, unexpectedly ended his journey on earth and was promoted to Heaven on October 18, 2024. He was born March 1, 1939 on the family farm in Massbach, IL to the late Roy and Sadie (Randecker) Eden.

Since childhood, Cletus enjoyed making people laugh and was known for his sense of humor and quite a few pranks. He worked on the family farm until he was hired by Coca-Cola. He retired after 36 years and made many friends during his years on the route. He was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever he could. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Kent, IL, and a lifetime follower of the Lutheran religion.

Cletus met the love of his life, Bernice Lieb, at the Eleroy Skating Rink. They married on October 9, 1966 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. They were blessed with two children; daughter, Cheri and son, Greg.

He was always keeping busy. When not working during the week, he could be found gardening, mowing, shoveling snow and helping neighbors. He loved Polka and Classic Country music, the New York Yankees, Westerns on TV, Stockton's 4th of July Chicken BBQ, family gatherings and Bernice's homemade cooking & baked goods.

Cletus will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years, Bernice; Children, Cheri (John) Eden-Catron of Winnebago, IL and Greg (Tamara) Eden of Reedsburg, WI; his three grandkids that he adored and loved to have fun with, Austin and Alyssa Gugliemetti of Winnebago, IL and Forrest Eden of (UW) Platteville, WI. He is also survived by his sisters, Carol (Jim) Krohmer, Charlotte (Marvin) Blackbourn, Minnie (Ernie) Lieb; his brother, Clyde (LaVonne) Eden, all of Stockton, IL, many special nieces and nephews, and his two beloved cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Ervin Lieb, mother-in-law, LaVonne Lieb, brothers-in-law Jim Krohmer and Jim Brown.

The family would like to thank everyone who assisted us at the time of Cletus' passing: Three good samaritans who stopped on Highway 20 and helped us until Emergency Services arrived, the caring staff at Swedish American Hospital, Hermann's Funeral Home, and all that have provided comfort to us during this sad transition.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. A private family service will be held on Tuesday. Interment (private) will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.