Stanley “Stan” V. Triefenbach, 78, of Marissa, IL; born on September 19, 1937, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Born in Belleville, he was a lifelong resident of Marissa and attended high school there and also Missouri Business School in St. Louis, MO. He served in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps in the Washington D.C. area. There he met his future wife, Marilynn nee O’Donnell. They were married on September 3, 1962 in Arlington, VA. Stan was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter Janice (Marc) Maurer of New Athens, IL; son Kevin (Jennifer) Triefenbach of Freeburg, IL. His survived by a brother, Fred Triefenbach of Palm Springs, CA. Grandsons – Robert (Danielle) Smith, Christopher Smith, Spencer Triefenbach and Deric Maurer. Also great granddaughter Madilyn Smith and step great granddaughter Chesney Harvel. Cousins – Kent Vollert, George Vollert and Sandford Triefenbach. Survivors also include sisters-in-law Arleen Carpenter and Lois Woitkowshi of North Carolina and Lynn Koscher of Illinois and brother-in-law William O’Donnell of South Carolina. His parents Harold and Helen, nee Kunze, Triefenbach preceded him in death.
Memorials may be made to Marissa First Responders, Marissa Fire Department, Legion Post 172 of Marissa or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Due to his wishes cremation will take place.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Services: Military Honors will take place at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 3:00pm
Dear Marilynn, Kevin and family. Please accept our sympathy,Stan was a great guy and good member of the community. He will always be remembered by those that knew him.
Posted by: Steve & Gayle Schuessler – New Athens, IL Jan 10, 2016
ReplyStan was 8 years older and I remember him with deep respect. His service to his country was like the rest of our generation, admirable. His years working in Marissa was tireless and of service to the community. Stan will be missed by his family, his brother, the Marissa community, myself and my family.
Posted by: Sandy Triefenbach – Belleville, IL – cousin Jan 10, 2016
ReplyWe send our love and prayers. Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.
Posted by: Lois Woitkowski – Charlotte, NC – Sister-in-law Jan 05, 2016
ReplyMarilyn & Kevin: We are so sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy – The Parkers
Posted by: Linda & Chuck Parker – Freeburg, IL – friend Jan 05, 2016
ReplyMarilyn – Ken and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have fond memories of living next door to you and later working with you Marilyn. May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and in the future.
Love always,
Ken and Sherri
Posted by: Sherri and Ken Wildt Jan 03, 2016
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Marilyn – Ken and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have fond memories of living next door to you and later working with you Marilyn. May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and in the future.
Love always,
Ken and Sherri
Posted by: Sherri and Ken Wildt Jan 03, 2016
Marilyn & Kevin: We are so sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy – The Parkers
Posted by: Linda & Chuck Parker – Freeburg, IL – friend Jan 05, 2016
We send our love and prayers. Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.
Posted by: Lois Woitkowski – Charlotte, NC – Sister-in-law Jan 05, 2016
Stan was 8 years older and I remember him with deep respect. His service to his country was like the rest of our generation, admirable. His years working in Marissa was tireless and of service to the community. Stan will be missed by his family, his brother, the Marissa community, myself and my family.
Posted by: Sandy Triefenbach – Belleville, IL – cousin Jan 10, 2016
Dear Marilynn, Kevin and family. Please accept our sympathy,Stan was a great guy and good member of the community. He will always be remembered by those that knew him.
Posted by: Steve & Gayle Schuessler – New Athens, IL Jan 10, 2016