He was born December 1, 1956 to John J. VanDenBossche and Shirley Kemp VanDenBossche.
He is survived by his four children, John VanDenBossche of Springfield, Matthew VanDenBossche of Caseyville, Rebecca (Ryan) Johnston of Springfield and Alison (Benjamin) Hornback of Springfield; eleven grandchildren, Levi, Nicholas, Ryan, Benjamin, Kyle and Frank VanDenBossche, Brady and Joy VanDenBossche, Landon and Evan Hagerman, and Elliot Hornback; two great grandchildren, Eli and Hayden VanDenBossche; three sisters Brenda (Jim) Cole of Oklahoma, Tamara (Martin) McLaughlin of Springfield, Kimmy VanDenBossche of Springfield, and one brother Dan VanDenBossche of Belleville.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Mark VanDenBossche, nephew Todd Cole and grandson Jonathan VanDenBossche.
John attended Southeast High School and was a union cement finisher, mechanic at Pillsbury Mills and a business owner. He was a lifelong baseball fan and loved coaching his young sons on their little league baseball teams. He also loved nature and animals, especially his three late beloved dogs, Mandy, Buddy & Benji, and was an avid hunter. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything in the world, and cherished time with friends and family.
Private services will be held at Bisch & Son Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital for Children.
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St. Jude Hospital for Children
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