Eugene John Dintelman, 81, of St. Libory, IL; born on December 11, 1935 in St. Libory, IL; passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Dintelman was a lifelong butcher working at various locations. He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church. Gene enjoyed spending time with the coffee group and card playing club.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Oscar and Catherine, nee Trentmann, Dintelman. One sister – Dorothy Leisure.
He is survived by his loving wife – Edna, nee Range, Dintelman. His daughters – Donna Underwood of Mascoutah, IL; Rhonda (Tom) Mense of St. Libory, IL; Sondra (David) Laux of Fayetteville, IL. His grandchildren – Ryan (Laura) Zinck; Derek (Brittany) Zinck; Anthony Mense; Morgan Mense; Madison Mense. His great grandsons – Greyson Zinck; Rowan Zinck. Two sisters – Rose Behrmann of Belleville, IL; Mary Jane Reed of Freeburg, IL.

Memorials may be made in the form of Masses to St. Agatha Parish, Vitas Hospice or to the donor’s choice.

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m) and on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m..

Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Mark Reyling officiating.

Interment: Burial will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in New Athens, IL.

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

1. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 5:05 pm

   My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you find the strength to carry on with his memory chiseled in your heart. God Bless you All.

   Posted by: Cathy Light – Marissa, IL – Family Friend Jul 11, 2017

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2. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 5:05 pm

   My sympathy goes out to the family of Gene,
   I haven’t seen him for many years altho you always remember friends threw the years,Edna you and your family are in my prayers.
   God will take good care of him now.
   GOD BLESS

   jO PRICE

   Posted by: Josephine Price – Coulterville, IL – Friend Jul 12, 2017

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3. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 5:05 pm

   To the family of gene. My symphany hope to the entire family. This is a new beginning for him. He is now free of pain. He is in good hands. For him love him and remember many memories with him.

   Posted by: Cathy Cheney – New baden, IL – Family Friend Jul 12, 2017

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4. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 5:04 pm

   So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.

   Posted by: Phillip and Toni Hoehner Jul 12, 2017

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5. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 5:04 pm

   So sorry to hear of your loss! Loved working with him at Joe’s Meat Mkt! He was a great guy!

   Posted by: Mark & Carylon Luebbers – Percy, IL Jul 13, 2017

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6. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 5:04 pm

   Our condolences to the family

   Posted by: Renda and Ron Ruckman – StLouis, MO – Family Friend Jul 13, 2017

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