EDERER

George August Ederer, 83, of Sparta, IL; born on April 16, 1939 in Walsh IL, the son of George Andrew and Anna Rachael Hasemeyer-Ederer; passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

George was a life member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He graduated from Sparta High School.  George retired from Baldwin Powerplant which gave him more time to do the things he loved which were riding horses and raising goats.

He is survived by three children – Steve (Jenny) Ederer of Murphysboro, IL, Sherry (Brian) Skaggs of Steeleville, IL, and Danny (Cindy) Ederer of Sparta, IL; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters – Rose (Charles) Mertein of Smithton, IL and Frances (Carl) Decker of Chester, IL; other relatives and friends.

George was preceded in death by his wife – Ruth Marie Poenitske-Ederer to whom he married on April 8, 1960; she preceded him in death on January 29, 1999.  George was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter – Darla Ederer; two grandchildren – Lydia Long and Kaylee Long.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius V Community Hall in Walsh.  Memorial Envelopes will be available at the Church and the funeral home.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.

Visitation will be held at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Walsh, IL on Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. with Father Iuvenis officiating.  Interment will take place at St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery in Walsh, IL immediately following the Funeral Mass.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements

1. Denise Shiner says:

   12/30/2022 at 1:19 am

   May you all be surrounded in peace, love & sharing of fond memories during this time of loss. Sending our love & prayers from our family to yours.

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2. Narda J Young says:

   12/22/2022 at 9:28 am

   To the family, I am so very sorry you lost George. I know he will be greatly missed and leave a big hole in your family. I will pray God comforts you all in the coming days as you continue life without him. I will pray he grants you all only beautiful memories of your time spent with him. And that you know what a wonderous celebration he met when he arrived home to be with those saints gone before him.

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3. Johanna & Dennis Nagel says:

   12/21/2022 at 7:39 pm

   So sorry for your loss Condolences and prayers for all

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4. Lorna Moro says:

   12/21/2022 at 11:50 am

   So sorry for your loss. George was a great guy and was always friendly. I had known him for many years.

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5. Pam & Mike Drew says:

   12/21/2022 at 7:52 am

   Sherry, we are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for days ahead. We know how close you were with your dad.
   Love you bunches.
   -the Drew’s

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6. Claudia Kerens says:

   12/20/2022 at 10:02 pm

   My deepest condolences and sympathies for this husband, father, grandfather who loved his family most of all. Prayers for you and yours….

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7. Tom & Sue Morrison says:

   12/20/2022 at 11:51 am

   Tom and I send our deepest sympathy. Plenty of good times with George and Ruth. Love and hugs to all

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   • Ruth Mollet says:

     12/22/2022 at 7:50 am

     Sending prayers and love Heaven gained a amazing man ❤️

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   • Renee Harre says:

     12/20/2022 at 2:13 pm

     Our deepest condolences to the family. You are all in our prayers for healing during this time.

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