A funeral will be held for 82-year-old Donald C. Kueker of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 4:35 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born June 23, 1942 in Preston, Illinois to Clarence and Ruth (nee Heuman) Kueker, who both preceded him in death.
Don married Paulette Hecke April 4, 1960 in Perryville, Mo.; she preceded him in death on March 19, 2018.
He is survived by two sons: Mike (Janice) Kueker of Ruma, Ill., and Tim Kueker of Red Bud, Ill.; six grandchildren: Derek (Melinda) Kueker, Jared (Crystal) Kueker,Amber Kueker (Fiancé Brett Theile), Jacob (Casey) Kueker, Blake Kueker and Logan (Taylor) Kueker; three step Grandchildren: Ginnifer (Matt) Stevens, Garrison (Amy) Eastman and Gretchen (Clayton) Goodin-Garner; five great grandchilden: Makayla, Brayden, Caelyn, Corbyn, and Jaxon; six step great grandchildren:
Bailey, James, Aaron, Brackston, Aubrie, and Asher and future great grandchild: Aiden Theile;
several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friend.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Mary Ann (Jim) McConache and Darlene (Ron) Bremer, and a brother: Lloyd Dean Kueker.
Don had worked for Wiegmann in Freeburg, Illinois for 35 years as a painter, welder, and floor supervisor.
Don was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois.
Don enjoyed camping, hunting, watching Western movies and, NASCAR and Indy races.
He was a huge Illini basketball fan.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Pechacek Funeral Home of Red Bud, Illinois and 10-11 a.m. Monday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois.
A funeral service for 82-year-old Donald C. Kueker of Red Bud, Illinois will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2024 St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois. Officiating: Rev. Brian Nowak.
Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois or to the Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois.