Joel A. Wisely, Jr.'s Obituary
Joel A. Wisely, Jr., age 33, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:56 p.m. in his home.
Joel was born on January 29, 1989 in Red Bud, IL, a son to Joel Anton and Mary Ann (Holtz) Wisely, Sr. He was baptized in the Catholic faith and worked as a mural painter. Joel was always very spontaneous and a free spirit. He was an avid Cardinal baseball and Blues hockey fan and enjoyed woodworking, going to auctions, golfing, and riding his BMX bicycle.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Joel and Jennifer Wisely, Sr. of Coulterville, IL; mother and stepfather, Mary and Fred Vrieswyk of Belleville, IL; paternal grandfather, Sanford Wisely of Marissa, IL; maternal grandparents, Steven (Bonnie) Holtz of Smithton, IL and Donna Mezel of O'Fallon, IL; a brother, Kameron Vrieswyk of Belleville, IL; a sister, Katerina Vrieswyk of Belleville, IL; his best friend, Axel; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Rose Wisely.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor James Clardy officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Belleville Area Humane Society.
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