Eugene J. Compton, 92, of Millstadt, Illinois, born Wednesday, April 21, 1926, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Brooking Park Nursing Home in Chesterfield, MO.
Eugene was a retired St. Clair County Building Superintendent. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 7980, Millstadt, Illinois and a World War II Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife: Mary Lou, nee Bullock, Compton
- Parents: Donald Raymond and Catherine H., nee Dowd, Compton
- Brother and sister-in-law: James L. (Annie) Compton
- Sister and brother-in-law: Margaret (Richard) Goetz
- Brother-in-law, Jan Brechnitz
Surviving are his:
- Children
- Steven E. (Cheryl) Compton of Saint Charles, MO
- Janet L. (Glenn) Bub of Dupo, IL
- Mary Kay (Steven) Kawelaske of Chesterfield, MO
- Brother: Donald R. (Rosalie) Compton of Mascoutah, IL
- Sister: Shirley M. Brechnitz of NC
- 6 Grandchildren
- Darren S. Compton
- Katie L. (Christopher) Hoeper
- Maggie L. Lucas
- Bradley S. Kawelaske
- Emily K. (Brian) Oechsner
- Ryan P. (Courtney) Kawelaske
- 5 Great-Grandchildren
- Makenzie A. Lucas
- Madalyn A. Lucas
- Adrianna N. Hoeper
- Ryder C. Hoeper
- Dawson R. Oechsner
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the V.F.W. 7980
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:45 am, March 28, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri with honors.
4 Comments To "Eugene J. Compton"
#1 Comment By Annette Greenlee On March 26, 2019 @ 12:33 pm
A limb has fallen from our family tree. My Uncle was so strong, so loving. I will miss him dearly. My mind at ease knowing he is reunited with my Aunt, the prettiest girl in the room. Love and peace to all my cousins. Rhea
#2 Comment By Monica Buckley On March 26, 2019 @ 6:19 pm
So sorry to the family! Gene was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed!
Love you all,
Monica
#3 Comment By Patti Riggle On March 28, 2019 @ 11:23 am
Sending much love to the Compton family. I feel blessed to have been part of your family circle for so many years.
Peace,
Patti
#4 Comment By Congressman Jerry Costello On April 5, 2019 @ 6:44 pm
Gene was a good loyal man and friend. He will be missed by those of us who cherished his friendship. Georgia and I will keep the Compton family in our prayers