Carl L. Kilmer, 85, of West Union, IL passed away 3:15 PM Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1939 at Brocton, New York. On Sept. 1, 1967, he married Jean H. Abbey. Surviving are his wife, Jean; four sons, Lucky Kilmer, Dana Kilmer, David Kilmer and Raymond Kilmer: a daughter, Kathleen Nicholas; siblings, Bobby Kilmer, Deanna Stalnaker, Paul Kilmer, Larry Kilmer, Sandy Adams and Brenda Voll as well as several grandchildren. In addition to other siblings, his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robbie Kilmer. Carl was a retired from the heating and cooling business and had been a small appliance repairman. He was a ham radio operator and was an accomplished steel guitarist. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday, April 26th at Pearce Funeral Home with a service in honor of his life following visitation with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery, rural West Union, IL with military graveside rites. Memorial contributions may be made directly to his family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.