Edgar T. Sollars, 82, of Monticello died Thursday, June 8, 2000 at his residence.

He was born in Potomac, Ill. on April 13, 1918 to John and Minni Knoll Sollars. He married Deloris James in Monticello on January 11, 1946.

He was a 1936 graduate of Idaville High School.

He was an Army veteran and had served in World War II.

He had lived in the Monticello area since the early 1920's. He was a farmer and also was retired from Monticello RCA plant after working 42 years in the Maintenance Department.

He was a member of the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren and the IOOF Lodge of Monticello.

He is survived by his wife, daughters Karena (Bill) Shull of Sugar Grove, Ill., Carolyn "Solly" Sollars of Monticello, daughter Judy (Marvin) Harker of Burnettsville; sisters Elizabeth Wilson and Eunice MeCloud both of Monon, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were Monday, June 12, 2000 at Pike Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Opal Reiff officiating.

Burial with full military honors was in the IOOF Riverview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren or to the St. Elizabeth Hospice Program.

MilIer-Roscka Funeral Home handled the arrangements.