Melbert Eggemeyer

MELBERT EGGEMEYER, 90 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 pm, on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Oak Hill in Waterloo, Illinois.

He was born to Liewald and Lydia (nee Eggemeyer) Eggemeyer on June 13, 1927 in Chester, Illinois.

Melbert married Lorna Rose Montroy on June 9, 1951, in Chester, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on August 11, 2014.

Melbert was a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad and a US Army Veteran.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois, and the United Transportation Union, and a Life member of VFW Post #3553 in Chester.

Survivors:

2 Daughters:               Marla Zielinski                              Waterloo, IL

Denise (Jeffrey) Galle                   Sparta, IL

1 Granddaughter:      Casey (Eric) North                          Fenton, MO

1 Great Grandson:     Harrison North

4 Siblings:                    Norman (Lillian) Eggemeyer

Verdell Thies

Merle (Donna) Eggemeyer

Wanda (Ray) Cook

Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by : Parents, wife – Lorna Eggemeyer, 2 Brothers-in-law – Everett Fisher and Lester Thies, and 1 Sister-in-law – Mildred Eggemeyer

Funeral Service :        11:00 am, Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Harold Weber

Interment :                  Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation :                   Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: Peace Lutheran Church

VFW Patriot Circle