ELMER JULIUS HERMAN VIEREGGE, 97, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 pm, Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Manor Court in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born to the late William and Nellie (nee: Leaders) Vieregge on February 14, 1918 in Chester, Illinois. He married Alberta Huskey on January 9, 1943 in Perryville, MO; she preceded him in death ON March 30, 1997. Elmer retired as a civilian computer equipment specialist with the U.S Air Force. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps as a drill sergeant and a bomb sight instructor. When he returned home, he worked at the shoe factory where he became the secretary of the union until the factory closed. He was a proud American, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Alva Courier Post #487, a 50 year, 33rd Degree Master Mason, who sponsored several local children for the Shriner's Hospital, a member of Lodge #72, Scottish Rite in Belleville, and Ainad Shrine in E. St. Louis, Randolph County Shrine Club, a member of the Eagles Aerie #3252 and the Air Force Association. Elmer will be remembered with honor and love as the Patriarch of the family. He provided stability and strength, instilled integrity and provided unconditional love to his child and grandchildren. You will be missed Survivors: 4 Grandchildren: Laura (Andrew J.) Mifflin Charles (Leslie) Korando Jodie (Gary) Seaver Nathan Zipprich 8 Great Grandchildren: Allyson Justine Mifflin, Austin Michael Korando, Aaron David Korando, Kylee Alayda Korando, Kimberly Rae Zipprich, Karissa June Zipprich, Matthew Dustin Mifflin and Jake Mitchell Korando 1 Great-Great Grandchild: AnnaBelle Kay Cheatham 1 Brother Delbert (Glenda) Vieregge 1 Sister-in-law: Norma Vieregge Many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife - Alberta Vieregge, 2 Daughters - Gertrude Nell Vieregge and Cara June Schneier, 2 Brothers - Clarence Vieregge and William Vieregge, 1 Sister - Ethel Moeller Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Thursday, September 3, 2015 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Andrew J. Mifflin Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Chester, IL Visitation: Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Masonic Service @7:00 pm Thursday, 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Shriner's Children Hospital
