John L Uffelman

JOHN L. UFFELMAN , 8 4 , of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 pm, Friday, August 21, 2020 in Carbondale, Illinois.

He was born to the late Ervin “Dutch” and Mary (nee Hamm) Uffelman on April 27, 1936 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

John married Georgia Pruett on August 22, 1959 in Murphysboro, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked as a Financial Advisor for 46 years and retired from Wells Fargo Advisors.

John had been active in the First Presbyterian Church in Chester, Illinois until his move to Murphysboro in 1985. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau and the Elks in Chester & Murphysboro.

John enjoyed coaching youth sports in Chester. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues and SIU Athletics

Survivors:

Wife:

Georgia Uffelman Murphysboro, IL

4 Children:

Michael Uffelman (Fiancee Dana Frazier) Murphysboro, IL

Jan (Mike) Reis Bloomfield, CO

David (Lisa) Uffelman Murphysboro, IL

Scott (Kristine) Uffelman Murphysboro, IL

1 Sister:

Mary Ann Koeneman Chester, IL

7 Grandchildren:

Lauren (Ryan Temple) Uffelman, Connor Reis, Elijah Uffelman, Emily (Nick) Krajewski, Matteson Uffelman, Maci Uffelman and Jagger Uffelman

2 Great Grandchildren:

Lillian Temple and Brynlee Krajewski

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 1 Brother-in-law – Don Koeneman and 1 Sister-in-law – Luann Williams

A Private Graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Illinois with Rev. Edwin Reuter officiating.

A Celebration of Life will held at a later date.

Memorials contributions can be made in John ’s memory to Chester High School Athletics or SIU Athletics and memorials are being accepted at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester.