Edward "Ed" Keith Wittenbrink

EDWARD “ED” KEITH WITTENBRINK, 64, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away at 4:52 pm, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born to the late John and Verna “Jane” (nee Ruwwe) Wittenbrink on July 28, 1958 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Ed married Mary Martin on November 22, 1980 in Perryville, Missouri; she survives.

He had worked at Spartan Printing for 20 years and then at Chester Mental Health Center in Chester as a Security Therapy Aide for 20 years.

Ed was a member of the Landmark Apostolic Church in Sparta, Illinois. He was also a member of AFSCME Council 31. Ed enjoyed guns, bow and arrows, playing the trumpet, bowling and was a collector of vehicles.

Survivors:

Wife:

Mary Wittenbrink Steeleville, IL

1 Sister:

Laura (Tony) Valenta Lyle, IL

1 Brother-in-law:

Herbert L. Martin, Jr. Avon, NY

5 Sisters-in-law:

Carol Miller Warrenton, MO

Cheryl (Richie) Bange-King Warrenton, MO

Jeannie Holder St. Charles, MO

Karen Martin O’Fallon, MO

Janet (Bill) Daugherty Pinckneyville, IL

Dear Friend:

Steve Sauerhage Cutler, IL

Many Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, Great-Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 1 Son – Darryl Lee, 1 Brother-in-law – Steve Miller and 1 Sister-in-law – Cynthia Williams

Funeral Service :

1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Pastor Doug Rice

Interment :

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Building Fund for Landmark Apostolic Church, Sparta, Illinois

American Diabetes Association