Born: January 17, 1942 - Deceased: October 8, 2022
Louis Robert “Joe” Spilka, 80, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, January 17, 1942, in Belleville, IL, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Keystone Place at Richland Creek Assisted living facility in O’Fallon, Illinois.
Joe worked as an Owner & Operator for Alternate Energy & Disposal, Inc.. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL, a graduate from Belleville Township High School, and the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Joe was a registered professional engineer and long time member of the St. Clair Country Club.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Daughter, Carey Lynn Spilka
- Parents, Joseph and Bessie, nee Oplt, Spilka
- 2 Brothers:
- Jerome Smolik
- Fred Smolik
- 2 Sisters:
- Ann LaFore
- Edna Sheer
- Niece, Judy Sheer
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Kathleen M. Spilka of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- Angela (Randy) Stephens of Wiley, TX
- Livi Isringhausen of Belleville, IL
- Ronald (Tara) Green of Worden, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Chad Isringhausen
- Kate (Derek) Barnes
- Riley Stephens
- Reagen Stephens
- Natalie Stephens
- Patrick Green
- Great granddaughter, Oakleigh Isringhausen
- Nieces:
- Janice, nee Sheer, (Gary) Smith
- Vicky Smolik
- Pam, nee Smolik, Kaffer
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 6, 2022 in the Chapel at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 6, 2022 in the Chapel at First United Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Alexandra Lysdahl officiating.
10 Comments
Kathy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Joe Bob always had a way of making me smile. Now he can smile with the angels
Ron. Sorry for your loss,
Kathy, Livi,Ronald& Angie,
Our deep sympathy to you and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time.
Love Pat and Janet
Kathy,
You have my deepest sympathy and you’re in my thoughts and prayers
(Deacon— FUPC
Kathy, Gary and I just found out about Joe’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe was a wonderful friend.
Kathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories help fill the void in your heart. Joe Bob was such a fun person, and I know he will be sorely missed.
Sincerely, Lew and Nancy Laughlin
Kathy,
So sorry to hear about Joe. He was such a good guy. Thinking of you.
Peace & Love , Kathy, to you & your Family. I am sitting here smiling as I remember Bob. He was always happy, friendly, & fun & could make you laugh 😁 Hung out alot with Bob & Friends in high school & at Teen Town.
We hope all your memories will make it easier to bear your loss!
Bob & Karen Fries
Livi and Tara,
We are holding you and your family close in our thoughts and prayers.
Chet Breitwieser and Rod Starns
Kathy and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Bob was always so warm and fun and interesting to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you,
Barb Toumayan