John Keim Degler, Jr.'s Obituary
John K. Degler, Jr., age 82, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:46 a.m., in Marhsall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL.
John was born on October 2, 1941 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to John Keim and Ruth Alice (Stanhouse) Degler, Sr. He worked as an electrician at the Leahy Mine and had worked for Five Star Industries. John was a member at United Church of Christ in Lenzburg, IL, UMWA, and the DuQuoin Lions Club. He enjoyed his daily coffee while watching and playing the stock market.
Survivors include one brother, Ricky Kent Degler of Christopher, IL; two sisters, Jackie Lynn (Dennis) Frech of DuQuoin, IL and Ruth Ann Nadler of New Athens, IL; two granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Keim Degler, III; sister-in-law, Sandy Jean Degler; brother-in-law, Wayne George Nadler, Sr.; and one brother in infancy, Lester Stone Degler.
John's wishes were to be cremated with a private family graveside service at a later date. Interment will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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