Jeffrey A. Alms

JEFFREY A. ALMS , 73 , of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 6:45 pm, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Perry County Memorial Hospital, Perryville, Missouri.

He was born to the late Howard and Marcella (nee Hapke) Alms on November 20, 1947 in Chester, Illinois.

Jeffrey married Donna Frazer on March 21, 1969 in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death on January 15, 2015.

He had worked in administration for Chester Mental Health Center for over 30 years.

Jeffrey was a member of Perryville United Methodist Church, Perryville, Missouri. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #133 in Perryville and V.F.W. Post #3553 in Chester. Jeffrey and his wife along with some friends also started the Southern Illinois Corvette Club. Jeffrey enjoyed woodworking, fishing and loved his grandsons and great grandson.

He was a Vietnam War Army Veteran.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:

Gina (Joseph) Vitale Fredericksburg, VA

1 Brother:

Gary (JoAnn) Alms Chester, IL

2 Grandchildren:

Jeffrey Alexander “Alex” (Angela) Vitale

Tyler Joseph Vitale

1 Great Grandchild:

Dominick James Vitale

5 Nieces:

Tiffany, Tara, Rachel, Lindsay and Kinzie

2 Nephews:

Brad and Garret

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife and 1 Brother-in-law – Bruce Frazer

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Saturday, August 28, 2021

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Pastor Kevin Barron

Interment :

Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation:

Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Perryville United Methodist Church, Perryville, Missouri