Alfred W Moureau, Sr.

ALFRED W. MOUREAU, SR., 96, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 pm, Friday, November 28, 2025, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Robert and Clarice (nee Clendenin) Moureau on July 6, 1929, in Degognia Township in Jackson County, Illinois.

Alfred married Mildred E. Winterberg on September 10, 1949, in Paragould, Arkansas; she preceded him in death on October 7, 1994.

He had worked as a Pile Driver for Smith and Brennan Pile Company in St. Louis, Missouri. During his construction career, he worked on the Clark Bridge in Alton, Illinois.

Alfred was a member of Masonic Lodge #72 in Chester, Ainad Shriners in East St. Louis, Illinois, and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He was also a member of the Chester Boat Club and the Mississippi Valley Gun Club.

Alfred enjoyed the outdoors, whether spending time on his farm, hunting, or heading to the lake to fish.

Survivors:

3 Children:

   Alfred (Myra) Moureau, Jr.  Salem, IL

   Millida (Raymond) Ellner  Prairie du Rocher, IL

   Pamela (Larry) Beaver  Hollister, MO

3 Sisters:

   Doris Calandro  Murphysboro, IL

   Patsy Sauer  Murphysboro, IL

   Maggie Jane Korando  Rockwood, IL

5 Grandsons:

   Matthew (Kim) Karr, Ryan Moureau, Jeffrey (Jenn) May, Benjamin Karr, and Collin (Layla) Moureau

6 Great-Grandchildren: 

   Emily (Brandon) Karr-Noble, Madelyn Moureau, Clayton May, Elyse May, Kyle Moureau, and Adrianna Moureau

1 Step Great Grandchild:

   Kealey Dehn

1 Great-Great Granddaughter:

   Evelynn May

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife, and 2 Siblings – Robert D. Moureau and Ruby Irene Moureau

Funeral Service:

1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Tom Klausing

Interment:

Ebenezer Cemetery

Rockwood, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Ebenezer Cemetery

Shriners Children’s Hospital