Paul E. Quast

Paul has displayed an uncommon courage throughout his life, earning a deep respect from those who have known and loved him. Paul joined the new and burgeoning United States Air Force on December 12, 1952. Dressed in the uniform of the US Army Air Corps, Paul graduated from basic training; he then proceeded to Chanute AFB, IL where he would become a meteorologist, his life’s work. Paul married the love of his life, Beverly Eager on November 8, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan. Paul retired from Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL as a Master Sergeant on November 30, 1969; and continued as a meteorologist on Scott Air Force Base until his retirement from civil service. His military service awards and decorations include the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and National Defense Service Medal. Paul was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Quast; parents, Paul E. and Helen, nee Goddard, Quast; siblings, Mary Quast, Richard Quast, Jeanie Quast; daughter, Deanna Mueller; granddaughter, Rebecca Russell.

Paul was an honorable and beloved soul who will be missed by many.

Paul is survived by his children, David Quast and Julie Russell; his children in-law, Anabell Ramirez, and Jack Russell; his grandchildren, Jessie Mueller, Steven and Christopher Quast, Brian, Brent, and Brittany Russell; his great-grandchildren, Kansas and Alexander Quast, Kamden Russell; sisters in law, Dawn Williams, Suzie Lent, Joyce Eager; brothers in-law, Richard “Dick” Williams, Samuel “Bud” Anderson, Danny Eager, Mike Peterson; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 2pm – 6pm at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016, 12pm, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1810 McClintock Ave, Belleville, IL 62221, with Pastor Brian Downs officiating.

Interment will be held in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St Louis, MO.