Merle E. “Fat Kat” Triefenbach, 70, of Lenzburg, IL; born on August 7, 1949 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Merle was a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL and the New Athens Sportsman’s Club. Merle enjoyed keeping the neighborhood clean by riding up and down his road in his side by side picking up any litter that he saw.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Harpel and Irene, nee Sinn, Triefenbach. One sister – Sharon Price.
He is survived by his wife – Sue, nee Leneave, Triefenbach who he married on March 18, 1983 in Mt. Vernon, IL. His children – R. (S.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL; Cheri (Jeff ) of Freeburg, IL; B. (B.) Triefenbach of Marissa, IL; Tim (Vernia) of Arnold, MO. Eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother – D. (J.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or to the New Athens Home for the Aged.
Visitation: Friends may call at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Funeral: Services will be held at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Interment: Burial will be held in the Darmstadt Memorial Cemetery in Darmstadt, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Merle was a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL and the New Athens Sportsman’s Club. Merle enjoyed keeping the neighborhood clean by riding up and down his road in his side by side picking up any litter that he saw.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Harpel and Irene, nee Sinn, Triefenbach. One sister – Sharon Price.
He is survived by his wife – Sue, nee Leneave, Triefenbach who he married on March 18, 1983 in Mt. Vernon, IL. His children – R. (S.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL; Cheri (Jeff ) of Freeburg, IL; B. (B.) Triefenbach of Marissa, IL; Tim (Vernia) of Arnold, MO. Eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother – D. (J.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or to the New Athens Home for the Aged.
Visitation: Friends may call at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Funeral: Services will be held at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Interment: Burial will be held in the Darmstadt Memorial Cemetery in Darmstadt, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Merle E. “Fat Kat” Triefenbach, 70, of Lenzburg, IL; born on August 7, 1949 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Merle was a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL and the New Athens Sportsman’s Club. Merle enjoyed keeping the neighborhood clean by riding up and down his road in his side by side picking up any litter that he saw.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Harpel and Irene, nee Sinn, Triefenbach. One sister – Sharon Price.
He is survived by his wife – Sue, nee Leneave, Triefenbach who he married on March 18, 1983 in Mt. Vernon, IL. His children – R. (S.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL; Cheri (Jeff ) of Freeburg, IL; B. (B.) Triefenbach of Marissa, IL; Tim (Vernia) of Arnold, MO. Eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother – D. (J.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or to the New Athens Home for the Aged.
Visitation: Friends may call at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Funeral: Services will be held at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Interment: Burial will be held in the Darmstadt Memorial Cemetery in Darmstadt, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Merle was a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL and the New Athens Sportsman’s Club. Merle enjoyed keeping the neighborhood clean by riding up and down his road in his side by side picking up any litter that he saw.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Harpel and Irene, nee Sinn, Triefenbach. One sister – Sharon Price.
He is survived by his wife – Sue, nee Leneave, Triefenbach who he married on March 18, 1983 in Mt. Vernon, IL. His children – R. (S.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL; Cheri (Jeff ) of Freeburg, IL; B. (B.) Triefenbach of Marissa, IL; Tim (Vernia) of Arnold, MO. Eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother – D. (J.) Triefenbach of St. Libory, IL. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or to the New Athens Home for the Aged.
Visitation: Friends may call at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Funeral: Services will be held at Holy Ghost United Church of Christ in Darmstadt, IL on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Interment: Burial will be held in the Darmstadt Memorial Cemetery in Darmstadt, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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