Edward K. Juenger, 87, of New Athens, IL, born March 24, 1935, in St. Libory, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.  Mr. Juenger was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Henry and Ann (Horskoetter) Juenger, five brothers and one sister.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of 67 years – the former Deloris J. Floyd, whom he married in 1953 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL, three children – Valdane (Terri) Juenger, Tess Schlesinger and Arlin Juenger, all of New Athens, IL, four grandchildren – Jeremy (Emily) Juenger, Heather (Brian Jordan) Schlesinger, Andrew (Casey Mayfield) Schlesinger and Trevor (Carrie) Juenger, four great grandchildren – Cole and Clay Juenger, Elise Schlesinger and DeDe Juenger, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials in Mr. Juenger’s honor may be made to Unity Hospice.

Per Edward’s wishes, cremation is to take place with no formal visitation or services.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Jane Bumann says:

   06/18/2022 at 3:49 pm

   Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. Uncle Ed was such a kind and helpful fellow

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2. Victoria Noethen says:

   06/16/2022 at 8:56 am

   My heart goes out to the Juenger family. Ed was such a sweet man. May he rest in peace. My condolence to Pete, Val, Tess, Arlin and the family as a whole.

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3. Paul Hargrove says:

   06/14/2022 at 6:56 pm

   So sorry to hear this he was a great man and I learned a lot from him even though he got me shocked to hell one time and just laughed about it but it was all in good fun , My condolences to the family they have always been like my second family. Rest In Peace Ed you will be missed 🙏

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4. Mary Light says:

   06/14/2022 at 3:47 pm

   So sorry to learn of Uncle Ed’s passing. Aunt Pete, Val, Tess, Arlin and rest of the Of family my condolences to you all. The world lost a good one. Hugs to you all!

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5. Jennifer Hoffman says:

   06/14/2022 at 1:50 pm

   Pete Tess Arlin and the Entire Juenger Family – so very sorry to hear of the passing of Ed! What an incredible man. We are just now seeing this. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. Much love to you all! Jen and Flea

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6. Jeanne Jansen says:

   06/14/2022 at 12:47 pm

   My sympathy to the Juenger family. Ed would and could fix anything, he was always so helpful. He and Pete always looked so happy whenever you saw them out and about. A truly great man.

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7. Angie Idecker Hewitt says:

   06/14/2022 at 12:42 pm

   Pete and Family – my deepest sympathies on the loss of Ed. He was a wonderful neighbor and would help us out whenever we asked. I don’t think there was anything he couldn’t fix or do.

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8. David and Barb Orzechowski says:

   06/13/2022 at 2:40 pm

   Aunt Pete and Family so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to your family.

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   • Vic main says:

     06/14/2022 at 5:27 am

     My condolences to Ed’s family. New Athens lost one of the best

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9. Aug & Ruth Ann Hanft says:

   06/12/2022 at 6:10 pm

   Our deepest sympathies to everyone. Time will pass & the pain will lesson, but memories will forever be present of someone who was so special to so many people.

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10. Bruce & Nancy Nuernberger says:

    06/12/2022 at 12:19 pm

    Our sympathies to the Juenger family, Eddie was a true Gentleman and a man that could fix anything . May he Rest In Peace.

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    • Mr & Mrs James Light & Cindy Wiegand says:

      06/14/2022 at 5:51 pm

      Aunt Pete, Valdane, Tess, Arlin and families,

      James and I are so very sorry to hear about Uncle Ed’s passing. He was a great man and had a helping heart.
      We’re going to miss seeing him and you Aunt Pete riding by in that pretty red truck. We’ll also miss seeing Uncle Ed buzzing by on his lawnmower. We didn’t have to look, just listen. We knew who it was.

      God Bless all of you.
      You’re in our thoughts and prayers

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    • Lori Parks says:

      06/14/2022 at 5:42 pm

      RIP Ed!….What would we have done without you all of those years? I remember my brother and I called you when our folks were out of town…YOU were always there for everyone 💗 Sympathy to your family.

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11. Carol Crissman says:

    06/12/2022 at 10:44 am

    So sorry to hear about Uncle Ed passing. He was always an happy
    and helpful to everyone. My condolences to Aunt Pete and Family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Ed rest in peace.

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12. Linda Juenger Meyer says:

    06/12/2022 at 8:05 am

    Sorry to hear of Uncle Eds passing. My condolences to my aunt and cousins. May my godfather rest in peace. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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