Obituary Nathaniel F. Judd, 89, of Washington, IL died at 12:22 AM Thursday, January 30, 2014 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria, IL. Born on September 17, 1924 in Rover, MO to Orville and Alma Haywood Judd, he married Pauline Trantham on March 24, 1946 in Koshkonong, MO; she survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Marc (Kathy) Judd of Carlock, IL and Eric Johann (Tammie) Judd Sr. of Pekin, IL;sister-in-law, Irene Judd of West Plains, MO; sister-in-law, Mary Trantham of Nashville, TN; brother-in-law, Carl Trantham of West Plains, MO; 7 grandchildren, Erica Judd, Isaac Judd, Sara Judd-Downing, Rachel Judd-Janssen, Eric Johann "Bucky" Judd II, Anna Judd-Bikai, and Andrew Judd; and 2 great-grandchildren, Blake and Eliza Bikai. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas; sister, Pauline; son, Nathaniel; and brother-in-law, Lee. N.F. was a US Army Sergeant, serving during WWII with the 106th Infantry Division as a sniper. He was nominated for a Congressional Medal of Honor after leading his platoon at Okinawa & remaining as the only survivor. He was also part of the first group into Tokyo after the bomb was dropped. After coming home, he worked in District 50 schools, first as a math & science teacher, eventually serving as principal at Sundoer and Beverly Manor Schools. He enjoyed golf, bowling and woodworking in his spare time. He was an excellent marksman, and loved spending time with his dachshund, Mr. Oscar Meyer. Most importantly, he loved his wife of nearly 68 years and all his family. His grandchildren fondly remember going with grandma and grandpa on RV trips to Branson. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, February 3, 2014 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, IL. There will be a Funeral Service at 11 AM Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains, MO. Pastor Darrell Meadows will officiate. Additional visitation will be from 10-11 AM Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice Cemetery Details Oak Lawn Cemetery West Plains, MO, 65775 Visitation FEB 3. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Visitation FEB 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Robertson-Drago Funeral Home 211 W. Main St. West Plains, MO, US, 65775 Service FEB 6. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Robertson-Drago Funeral Home 211 W. Main St. West Plains, MO, US, 65775