Jesse Harry Whiteside, 87, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 am, Friday, June 9, 2023 at his residence.
He was born to the late John and Hilda (nee Boll) Whiteside on October 25, 1935 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Jesse married Vera June Lewis on September 26, 1956 in Red Bud, Illinois; she preceded him in death on October 28, 2018.
He worked as a lineman for Harrisonville Telephone Company for 40 years and he then was a Greeter at Waterloo WalMart for 5 years.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois and a member of the adult fellowship and director of youth fellowship at church. Jesse helped started Jaycee Ball Club and youth girl softball in Red Bud, Illinois. He enjoyed working on crafts and loved animals.
He was a Korean War Army Veteran.
Survivors:
3 Children:
Ginger Marie Whiteside Red Bud, IL
Kimberly Crowell Red Bud, IL
John William (Joy) Whiteside Waterloo, IL
8 Grandchildren:
John Adam Whiteside, Michael Feehan, Brian (Rachael) Crowell, Andrew (Caitlin) Crowell, Bradley(Sarah) Whiteside, Janet (Jordan) Bessler, Whitney (Zach) Dunker and Jessica Whiteside
8 Great Grandchildren:
Kerrigan & Oliver Crowell, Jackson & Violet Crowell and Jaclyn, Jaxson & Jovanni Bessler, Addilynn Dunker and Baby Girl Dunker on the way
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, 1 Son – John Arthur Whiteside, 1 Son-in-law – Warren Crowell, 3 Brothers and 5 Sisters
It was Jesse’s wishes to be cremated.
Celebration of Life Gathering: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pechecek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois
Memorials: Monroe County Humane Society
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday, June 15, 2023.