Louis Robert “Joe” Spilka

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.