George R O'Bryan

GEORGE R. O’BRYAN , 97, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:10 am, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Thomas L and Mary Ann (nee Ervin) O’Bryan on March 23, 1922 in Blue Mound, Illinois.

He was married to Joyce O’Dell on September 7, 1957 ; she preceded him in death on August 7, 2011.

He had been the office supervisor for Illinois Power in Baldwin, Illinois for 32 years.

He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois, V.F.W. Post # 6632 in Red Bud and the 12 ^th Armour Division Association. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and University of Illinois fan. He enjoyed playing the organ and harmonica. George and Joyce were one of the founding member of the North County Country Club. George also wrote a column in the Hellcat News for the 66 ^th Army Infantry Division for many years.

He was a WWII Army Veteran. George was a P.O.W during the war and a recipient of the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge.

Survivors:

2 Children:

Dennis (Regan) O’Bryan Burlington, WV

Kelly (Rex) Roehrkasse Red Bud, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Jeanine (John) Henderson, Patti O’Bryan, Rhonda and Matthew Tustian

3 Great Grandchildren:

Ethan & Ella Henderson and Landon O’Bryan

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, 1 Son – Terry O’Bryan and 5 Siblings – Juanita Ross, Dorothy Rees, Thomas O’Bryan, Mary Lou Rafferty and Margaret O’Bryan

Funeral Service:

1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Cory Hartz

Interment:

St. Peter United Church of Christ Cemetery

Red Bud,, Illinois

Visitation:

Mon day – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tues day – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

12 ^th Armour Division Museum

St. Peter United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois