Born: November 14, 1930 - Deceased: March 13, 2023
Joseph M. Poell, 92, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, November 14, 1930, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community At The Shrine in Belleville, IL.
Joseph retired as an Electrician for IBEW Local #309 including 20 years at Stag Brewery. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Belleville, IL. He was a proud Veteran, serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He took pride in his faith and hard work, which he instilled in his family.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife, Mary Maxine, nee Maxwell, Poell
- Parents, Joseph John and Theresa, nee Lehner, Poell
- Daughter, Karen Paulson
- Son-in-law, John Hoerner
- Sister and brother-in-law; Lorraine (Forrest) Buesking
- Nephew, Craig Buesking
Surviving are his:
- Children:
- Kathy (Steve) Odenwald of Saint Louis, MO
- Joe (Marla) Poell of Libertyville, IL
- Kay Hoerner of Belleville, IL
- Son-in-law, Al Paulson of Belleville, IL
- 11 Grandchildren:
- Andy (Leticia) Odenwald
- Matt (Maureen) Odenwald
- Stephanie (Brandon) Matthies
- Stephanie Uliks
- Sydney Poell
- Olivia Poell
- Danny Paulson
- Robby Paulson
- Jenny Paulson (fiancé,Tom Henderson)
- Jonathan Hoerner
- Sarah Hoerner
- 2 Great grandchildren:
- William Odenwald
- Theodore Matthies
We want to THANK everyone involved in Dad’s care at the Benedictine Center at the Shrine and Hospice of Southern Illinois. The love, care and compassion you all provided to Dad during his difficult last years of his life and final transition helped ease his pain and suffering in his final days. We will forever be indebted to the Benedictine staff and Hospice of Southern Illinois Orange South Team!
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Queen of Peace Church in Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, March 17th, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 9:00 – 10:30 am on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at Kurrus.
Funeral: A funeral procession will leave Kurrus at 10:45 am on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 for a 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Belleville, IL with Father Matthew Elie officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
5 Comments
To the Poell family,
I have nothing but good memories of Mr. Joe, he was a great neighbor dad, and friend. I still remember vividly the one-man band instrument he made when I was a young boy, and he would always play it for me whenever I asked him to, just to amuse me and make me laugh. There were many times over the years that I had the privilege to talk with him whenever I was visiting mom and dad, and he always had kind words and some unique perspective to give me about life. I will never forget him.
Peace and Love to all of you in your time of grieving,
Rob “Robbie” Davinroy
Kay & family, you have my deepest sympathy on your loss. I will always remember his kindness and smile. You all are in my prayers. RIP Mr. Poell
Condolences to the Poell Family. I had the honor of working with Joe when he was out of Stag and working construction. He was a wonderful gentleman and a fine electrician.
Steve, I want to offer you my sympathy. Perhaps you remember me as Sister Miriam Therese; I am now Sister Therese Anne Kiefer. I saw Joseph’s obituary on the bulletin board at Benedictine living and saw your name. I trust you are well. Our lives crossed many years ago.
Sister I remember you very well. You had a big impact on my life. Of all of my teachers you’re the one that helped me the most. Are you living at the Benedictine Residence at the Shrine? If you are, let me know. I would love to reconnect with you.
Sincerely
Steve
PS My wife remembers you too.