William Alfred Clodfelder

Mahomet - William A. Clodfelder, 86, passed away at 9:47pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A private family graveside was held on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery in Mahomet with ministers Brent Roberson and Jerry Farney officiating. He was honored by the Mahomet American Legion Honor Guard as he was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion for over 50 years.

Mr. Clodfelder was born on March 8, 1934 in Cooks Mills, IL to Henry and Mildred (Eaton) Clodfelder. He married Helen Kammin on February 12, 1956 in rural Sidney. She survives in Mahomet.

Also surviving are three children; Debbi (Doug) Logan of Camillus, NY, Cheryl (Tom) Mahaffey of Mahomet, and Bill (Jill) Clodfelder II of Mahomet; along with seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. His sister Shirley (Bill) Donnell of Mattoon survives.

Mr. Clodfelder graduated from Illinois Commercial College with a degree in Accounting and Business in 1958. He became vice president of sales for Harry Gill Company and then started his career in the insurance field in 1963 with Lincoln National Life and became president of Lincoln-Clodfelder and Associates.

Clodfelder Insurance Agency of Mahomet was founded by Mr. Clodfelder in 1982. He retired in 2005.

He was a life member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association, was a Village of Mahomet Trustee from 1986-1999, and a member of Sangamon Valley Christian Center. He was also an Ansar Shriner for over 50 years.

William loved the Lord, his family, and playing golf. He was a wonderful mentor, partner at business and golf for his son Bill. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820.