George Dean Epplin

GEORGE DEAN EPPLIN , 67, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:16 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence.

He was born to the late George Edward and Mary (nee Schaefer) Epplin on May 30, 1957, in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

George married Cindy Menke on July 8, 1978, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois; she survives.

He had been a truck driver for Roger Redi-Mix for 45 years.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois, Missouri Bison Association, and Teamsters Local #50. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and taking everyone on “party” tractor rides.

Survivors:

Wife:

Cindy Epplin Red Bud, IL

2 Children:

Dean George (Cathy) Epplin Red Bud, IL

Kimberly (Jeff) Mudd Prairie du Rocher, IL

1 Sister:

Karen (George) Belobrajdic Fenton, MO

7 Grandchildren:

Allison (Zach) Graber, Chelsia Epplin, Brooke (Dillon) Ostendorf, Lindsay Epplin, Garrett Mudd, Brinley Mudd, and Lucas George Mudd

1 Great Grandson:

Owen Ostendorf

His Best Friend:

Pete Rahn Red Bud, IL

Mother-in-law:

Jean Menke

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister and Brother-in-law – Ruth & Marvin “Tinker” Koester, Father-in-law – Hank Menke, 1 Sister-in-law – Sandy Schaller, and 1 Brother-in-law – Randy Menke

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Hall, Ruma, Illinois. Memorials can be made in George’s memory to Family Choice.