Alfred "Aj" J. Guebert

ALFRED J. “AJ” GUEBERT , 8 0 , of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:38 pm, Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Alfred E. and Elda (nee Burmester) Guebert on December 30, 1942 in Sparta, Illinois.

AJ married Sue A. Sedlacek on March 25, 1983 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois; she survives.

He had been a grain and hog farmer for 57 years and Dekalb Seed Dealer. He had worked at Spartan Aluminum, Sparta, Illinois and a rural mail carrier.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois and Randolph County Farm Bureau. He had also been an Elder and Trustee at church and served on the school board at Trinity Lutheran School in Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois.

AJ enjoyed doing Sudoku puzzles, playing Farkel Dice game with Sue during lunch, playing Euchre, playing slow-pitch softball and bowling, and lap time with his grandkitties. He loved watching TV shows like – Hogan’s Heroes, Home Improvement, Garfield, M.A.S.H., all of the James Bond movies and going to Pink Floyd concerts. AJ spent many hours working on cars and motors. AJ and Sue also traveled a lot and enjoyed exploring many new places. AJ was also very creative and could create equipment from the tiniest bit of metal and build beautiful furniture for his house. AJ also raised bassets hounds.

He served in the Army Reserves and was in the serv ice when President Kennedy was shot.

Survivors:

Wife:

Sue Guebert Red Bud, IL

3 Children:

Marcia L. Guebert Camdenton, MO

Mikayla M. Wilson (Shane Sonsoucie and his son – Braden) Red Bud

Craig M. Wilson (Lindsay Phillips) Red Bud, IL

1 Sister:

Carol E. (Robert) Stoll Red Bud, IL

3 Nephews:

Allen Stoll (Naomi Conner)

Bruce (Judy) Stoll

Curtis (Kristine) Stoll

Many Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins and Friends.

Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Son – Michael Scott Guebert

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Friday, April 14, 2023

Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Scott Hojnacki

In ter ment :

Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday – 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois

Memorials:

Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois