John George Quellmalz Jr.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John G. Quellmalz, Sr., and Ada (Wedel) Quellmalz, his wife of 61 years, Shirley Mae (Brock) Quellmalz, and granddaughter, Kelsey Dudici.

He is survived by daughters, Debra Chamberlin and Sherri (Chris) Louth; grandchildren, Deanna (Brett) Bushkin, Kristin (Sean) Schneider, Colten Dudici; great grandchildren, Connor Bushkin and Harper Schneider and Hadley Schneider; and nephews, Frankie Glenn (Barb) Franklin, and Frank Brock; dear great uncle, cousin and friend to many.

John served valiantly in the United States Army. He was later an Electric Technician working for Emerson Electric. He was Past Commander of the Caseyville VFW from 2005 to 2006. He loved music and often had the volume up so loud that it shook the pictures on the walls.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Funeral will be at 11:00 am on Monday, March 17th, 2025, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois, with one hour visitation prior to service.

Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Memorials may be made in John’s memory to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Give.bcrf.org