Joseph R. Schirmer

JOSEPH “JOE” R. SCHIRMER, 87, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away at 2:25 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late John W. and Caroline (nee Springel) Schirmer on December 20, 1932 in Chester, Illinois.

Joe married Ruby M. Helmers on April 27, 1957 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Wine Hill, Illinois

He had worked as a truck driver for the Teamster Local #50 for 33 years and had also worked for 15 years at Southwestern Illinois College in the maintenance department until his retirement.

Joe was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He was also a member of the Altar Guild at church. Joe enjoyed playing music, hunting and fishing. He loved to spend time with his family.

Survivors:

Wife:

Ruby Schirmer Steeleville, IL

3 Daughters:

Patricia (Michael) Seibel Shiloh, IL

Rhonda (Art) Risavy Edwardsville, IL

Connie Jo (Brent) Herrmann Millstadt, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Owen (Michele) Seibel O’Fallon, IL

Lacy (Brandan) Eddy O’Fallon, IL

Jack Herrmann Millstadt, IL

A.J. Risavy Edwardsville, IL

9 Great Grandchildren:

Payton Seibel, Addison Seibel, Olivia Seibel, Alex Fulton, Kyle Fulton, Chase Fulton, Eliza Eddy, Evelyn Eddy and Natalie Eddy

1 Brother:

William “Bill” (Mary Ann) Schirmer

1 Sister:

Clara Hall

1 Sister-in-law:

Carrel Schirmer

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 4 Brothers – Albert (Laverne) Schirmer, Rev. Bertram (Betty) Schirmer, John (Sue) Schirmer and Paul Schirmer, 1 Sister – Marion House Douglas and 1 Brother-in-law – Warren Hall

Funeral Service :

10:00 am, Wednesday, July 29, 2020

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment :

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines. If you do not feel comfortable attending the services, a phone call to Ruby would be greatly appreciated.

Memorials :

Shriner’s Hospital for Children

St. John’s Radio Fund