Roy J. Kattenbraker

Roy J. Kattenbraker, 85, of Fariview Heights, IL, born Saturday, January 5, 1924, in Randolph County, Illinois, died Friday, February 6, 2009 in Memorial Convalescent Center Belleville.

Mr. Kattenbraker worked as a Plant Manager for Atlas Bulding Materials. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of Hope Church, Moose Lodge #1221, Swansea, IL., Masonic Lodge #497 AF & AM, Steelville, IL., and Scottish Rite Bodies.

He is preceded in death by:

  • Wife: Marjorie S. nee Siemers Kattenbraker whom he was married to for 59 years
  • Parents: Gustav and Helen nee Trove Kattenbraker
  • Sister: Marie Moore
  • Sister: Ruth Glickman,
  • Brother: Greg Kattenbraker
  • Brother: Victor Kattenbraker
  • Grandaughter: Katie Kattenbraker
He is survived by:
  • Son: Gary (Dede) Kattenbraker of Fincastle, VA
  • Son: Steve (Pat) Kattenbraker of Du Quoin, IL
  • Sister: Helen Cook of Fairview Heights, IL
  • Grandchildren
    • Steven (Brenda) Kattenbraker
    • Scott (Lisa) Kattenbraker
    • Karlyn Kattenbraker
    • Kelsey Kattenbraker
    • Kody Kattenbraker
  • Great Grandchildren
    • Maia Kattenbraker
    • Stella Kattenbraker
    • Loren Kattenbraker
Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Hope Church or the Donors Choice.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5-7 P.M., Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Jay Krumeich officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208.