Gerald "Jerry" Xavier Melliere

GERALD “JERRY” XAVIER MELLIERE , 85, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 am, Monday, April 14, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

He was born to the late Xavier Francis and Christine (nee Hoffmann) Melliere on August 17, 1939, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Jerry married Judith “Judy” V. Garleb on August 4, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Illinois; she preceded him in death on November 2, 2005.

He has been a lifelong farmer and a Randolph County Farm Bureau member.

Jerry was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, Illinois. He was very active in his church and served on the cemetery committee, usher, elder, trustee, and money counter over the years.

Jerry had been in the bowling league at V.F.W. in Red Bud, Illinois, and also played men’s softball. He enjoyed tractor pulls and collecting model trains and tractors. He also looked forward to the purple Martin birds returning to the area each year.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Suzanne (Mark) Wilson Prairie du Rocher, IL

Sandra (Mark) Ottoson Waterloo, IL

Roger (Christina) Melliere Prairie du Rocher, IL

1 Sister:

Joy (Bob) Stafford Florissant, MO

1 Brother:

Ronald (Jeanette) Melliere Modoc, IL

1 Brother-in-law:

Delbert Kueker Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Sisters-in-law:

Pat Garleb Valmeyer, IL

Donna Garleb French Village, MO

7 Grandchildren:

Cynthia Wilson, Tiffany (Andrew) Stellhorn, Kenneth (Samantha) Wilson, Andrew Ottoson, Ashley Ottoson, Cassidy (Kyle) Cowell, and Austin    Melliere (Nadia Bowling)

6 Great Grandchildren:

Cailyn Wilson, Abby & Ellie Stellhorn, Kade Cowell, Isabella Wilson, and Xavier Melliere

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, 1 Sister – Fay Kueker, 3 Brothers-in-law: August Garleb, Leroy Garleb & Louis Biernbaum

Funeral Service:

12:00 pm, Friday, April 18, 2025

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Renault, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Royal Boeder

Interment:

Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery

Renault Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Renault, Illinois

Memorials :

Alzheimer Association

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Renault, Illinois