Christopher Macrae Urquhart

CHRISTOPHER MACRAE URQUHART, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:58 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Saint Louis Univeristy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Dinsmore Ely and Loretta Violet (nee Eugene) Urquhart on November 22, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher married Nancy Mueller on April 12, 1969; she preceded him in death on September 12, 2022.

He had started his career in education at St. John Lutheran School in Chester in 1971 and worked as a teacher and the principal serving St. John Lutheran School until his retirement in 2012. After retiring, Christopher helped out in the IT department at the school.

Christopher was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. Christopher also enjoyed traveling with his friends and making family videos from his travels and his family. He was a long-time volleyball coach for both St. John Lutheran School and Chester High School. Christopher was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and spent several years of his career taking the 8th grade class to Chicago for their final class trip.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:

Amy (Brian) Ehlers Waterloo, IL

2 Grandchildren:

Lily and Michael Evers

1 Nephew:

Tim (Teresa) Urquhart

2 Nieces:

Debbie (Andy) Albritton and Melissa (Andy) Greenbaum

Siblings-in-law:

Marilyn (LeRoy) Rudzinski Kansas City, MO

Russell (Claudia) Mueller Chicago, IL

Constance Mueller Florida

Lisa (Jerry) Meersman Chicago, IL

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife, 1 Brother – Jeff Urquhart, 2 Sisters-in-law – Carol Urquhart and Irene Mueller, In-laws – Rudolph and Lorraine Mueller and 1 Nephew – Jason Mueller

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Friday, January 24, 2025

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Friday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribtuion can be made in Christopher’s memory to the St. John’s New Facility Fund.