Victor L Mohr, Sr.

VICTOR L. MOHR, SR., 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 am, Monday, August 12, 2019 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Leonard and Anna (nee Brecht) Mohr on October 2, 1925 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Vic married Gertrude “Trudie” Brown on May 14,1949 at the Evangelical Reform Church (St. Peter United Church of Christ) in Red Bud, Illinois; she preceded him in death on November 24, 1990.

Vic helped run his family’s plumbing business, Mohr Plumbing and Heating, after returning from serving our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He took over the plumbing business in 1972 and in 1993 he sold the plumbing business to his son.

When the North County News was founded in 1959, his wife, Trudie, was named the society editor and soon after she purchased half interest in the paper. In 1976, Vic and Trudie purchased Olin Kettlekamp’s share of the paper and became the full owners. Vic continued as owner and publisher after Trudie’s passing.

Vic was one of 74 men to sign the original charter for Red Bud V.F.W. Post #6632. He is currently a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, V.F.W. Post #6632, the Southern Illinois Editorial Association and the Illinois Press Association.

Vic was named the Red Bud Citizen of Achievement in 2013. He supported the Red Bud Community in various way.

Survivors:

3 Children: Victor (Helen) Mohr, Jr. Red Bud, IL

Judith Stroud Carrollton, MO

Michael (Deanna) Mohr Hale, MO

10 Grandchildren

15 Great Grandchildren

Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Step-Mother – Dora Mohr, 1 Sister – Leona (Lawrence) Bartram, 1 Son-in-law – Gary Stroud, 1 Grandson – Andrew Hoerr and 1 Granddaughter – Susan Mohr

Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Monday, August 19, 2019

St. Peter United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Cory Hartz

Interment: St. Peter United Church of Christ Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation: Sunday – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Monday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Peter United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials: St. Peter United Church of Christ