Loren Paul Harms

LOREN PAUL HARMS , 80, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 am, Monday, June 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born to the late Herbert Ernst and Leona (nee Rehmer) Harms on May 8, 1943 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Loren married Nancy Hanebutt on June 8, 1963 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on September 11, 2015.

He worked for First State Bank of Red Bud for almost 40 years. After his retirement in 2001, he worked as a custodian at St. John’s Lutheran School for many years.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois and the men’s club at church. He was also a member of Red Bud Lion’s Club, River Road Cruiser, Red Bud Museum and a past member of the Jaycee’s. He served on the Red Bud Library Board and the District #132 Charitable Foundation. He also played euchre every Wednesday night.

Survivors :

2 Children:

Cathy (Mark) Thompson Red Bud, IL

Terry (Susie) Harms Red Bud, IL

6 Grandchildren:

Emily (Doug) Brennan, Katie Harms,  Brendan Harms, Lily Thompson, Trevor Thompson (Sydney Martillaro), and Ethan Thompson (Tess Hatfield)

5 Great Grandchildren:

Tillie, Penelope, Phenix, Luna & Wyatt

2 Brothers:

Willis Harms Baldwin, IL

Clifford (Carol) Harms Red Bud, IL

6 Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law:

Roger (Peggy) Hanebutt Red Bud, IL

Joan (Eric) Pittman Troy, MI

Sue (Paul) Sieveking Fenton, MO

Rick (Kathy) Hanebutt Shawnee, KS

Kay (Larry) Dunn Smithton, IL

Randy (Pam) Hanebutt Chicago, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, and 1 Sister-in-law – Linda Hanebutt

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Tuesday, June 20, 2023

St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Mark Nebel & Rev. Brian Nowak

Interment:

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Tuesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John Lutheran Church or School