Fred A Wiscombe

FRED “SKIP” A. WISCOMBE, 91, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 10:40 am, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo.

He was born to the late Frederick Benjamin and Wanda Bell (nee Rolander) Wiscombe on June 23, 1934, in Belleville, Illinois.

Fred married Joann Elizabeth Janning on July 7, 1955, in Edwardsville, Illinois. They were blessed with 48 years of marriage until Joann preceded him in death on September 13, 2003.

Fred had worked as a carpenter for the Union Hall in East Louis, Illinois, for 40 years and had been a member for 70 years.

He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Renualt, Illinois.

Fred found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life. Whether he was casting a line while fishing, going hunting, enjoying a game of cards, heading to the casino, or tending to his garden, he embraced every moment.

Survivors:

6 Children:

   Michael (Carol) Wiscombe  Percy, IL

   Sandra (Don Jr.) Hamilton  Renault, IL

   Debra (Ronald) Rodenberg  Fults, IL

   Linda (Dennis) Unverferth   Red Bud, IL

   Barbara Hooten  Red Bud, IL

  James (Candy) Wiscombe  Robertsville, MO

1 Sister:

   Anna Bell (Roy) Mullinks  Marine, IL

12 Grandchildren

19 Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by:  Parents, Wife, 1 Son-in-law – Harold Hooten, 1 Brother – Joe Wiscombe, and 1 Sister – Rose Marie (Raymond) Lawson

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Monday, March 2, 2026

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Fr. Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Renault, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

Alzheimer’s Association