Joseph F. Gass, 86, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, October 21, 1935, in Pinckneyville, IL, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at his residence in Belleville, IL.
Joseph was a sales engineer for Waites Co. He was a member of Damascus Road Fellowship Church in Belleville, IL and Emeth Lodge #1030 AF & AM. He served in the U.S. Army. His main hobbies included attending area high school sports events, auto racing and motorcycle racing.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: James and Mary, nee Preston, Gass
- Brother: James Gass
- Sisters
- Florence Nesbit
- Dorothy Brawley
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 62 years: Shirley J., nee Jackson, Gass of Belleville, IL
- Sons
- Jeff (Gena) Gass of Belleville, IL
- Brad (Sheri) Gass of Mesa, AZ
- Brother: Bill (Sharron) Gass of Marrisa, IL
- Sisters-in-law
- Sue McNatt of Escondido, CA
- Toni Gass of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren
- A. J. Gass
- Adam (Mandy) Gass
- Aaron Gass
- Morgan Gass
- Bryce Gass
- Great grandson: Grayson
He is also survived by:
- Many nieces, nephews, cousins
- Tuesday lunch buddies from high school
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Damascus Road Fellowship or ProMedica Hospice.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Damascus Road Fellowship Church, 1485 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Damascus Road Fellowship, with Rev. Vance Vyers officiating. Private Family Interment
6 Comments To "Joseph F. Gass"
#1 Comment By Bill Boeck On October 1, 2022 @ 9:12 am
As a long time friend of the family and one that I worked with, Joe was as sincere, friendly and as genuine as a person could be. I valued his friendship and know he will be missed greatly by all that knew him.
#2 Comment By Brad On October 12, 2022 @ 10:26 pm
Thank you Bill! You are so right! Dad was as genuine as a man could be. He had many great times with you
#3 Comment By Judy Buehner On October 1, 2022 @ 1:53 pm
Dear Jena, just say this message and I am so sorry to hear this news. Please give Jeff my condolences. It is so hard to loose a parent and my prayers are with all of you.
Deepest sympathy,
Judy Buehner
#4 Comment By Morgan Gass On October 1, 2022 @ 6:43 pm
Grandpa was one of a kind! He was a wonderful and loving man to many people and his family. I used to go over to his house here and there when I could fly there and would hangout with them and loved it. The day before my grandpa passed, I talked to my grandma about my grandpa and everything it was a nice talk. I will surly miss him. But I pray for my grandma not that she doesn’t have my grandpa, the love of her life.
#5 Comment By CLARA BEATTY On October 8, 2022 @ 9:16 am
DEAREST SHIRLEY AND FAMILY, MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS OF JOE, A MAN TRULY LOVED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOU AND I HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE HIGH SCHOOL AND AFTER. FRIENDS ARE ONE OF GOD’S GREATEST GIFTS. I PRAY FOR GOD’S DIVINE HEALING, COMFORT, AND PEACE FOR ALL OF YOU AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH THIS VALLEY. GOD NEVER PROMISED THAT THE CROSS WOULD NOT GET HEAVY AND THE HILL WOULD NOT BE HARD TO CLIMB. HE DID PROMISE NEVER TO FORSAKE US. JUST HOLD ON THE LORD WILL SHOW UP AND HE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THIS. GOD’S LOVE AND MINE. CLARA
#6 Comment By Nancy Ryan Macklin On October 9, 2022 @ 3:55 am
Shirley,
My sympathy for you and your family at the loss of Joe. I always remember him with a smile on his face.
My sincere condolences,
Nan Macklin