Jackson E. Dengler

Jackson was born November 4, 2000 in St. Louis, MO to his loving parents, Chuck and Becky (Kult) Dengler; they survive him and reside in Belleville, IL. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Don and Linda Hoffman of Gladwin, MI; paternal grandmother, Eleanor Vogel-Dengler of Louisville, KY; paternal uncle, Matt and aunt Char Dengler of Shepherd, MI and their children, Zach, Alyssa, Tristan, Jake, Josh and Jack; paternal uncle, Jason Hoffman of Saginaw, MI and aunt Sara Hoffman of Grand Rapids, MI and their son, Andrew Hoffman; paternal aunt Melissa and uncle Kevin Cole and their children, Lucy and James; aunt Meredith and uncle Mark Harris and their children, Fletcher, Weston, Ripley and Lincoln; maternal aunt Linda Coyne of Fairview Heights, IL and her son, Michael Johnson; maternal uncle Larry Kult of Fairview Heights, IL, maternal aunt Ruth Kult and Tim Rachels of Fairview Heights, IL; maternal uncle Daniel and Shannon Kult of Tremont, IL and their children, Brody, Alaina and Charlotte; Godparents, Jeff and Jen Burgner of Smithton, IL and their son, Daulton; and his best friend and roommate, his cat, Keyser Soze.

Jackson was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Susie Waichel, paternal grandfather, Reverend Donald Dengler, maternal grandparents, Leonard Kult and Ann Kult and his beloved black lab, Louie.

Jackson was a 2019 graduate of Belleville East High School. During high school, he worked for Michaels in Shiloh, IL and Auto Spa in Fairview Heights, IL. After attending college, he worked at the Amazon Distribution Center in Edwardsville, IL. Jackson was currently employed with FedEx distribution center in St. Peters, MO.

A letter from Jackson’s adoring parents:

We lost our beautiful and charismatic 20 year old son when his heart stopped. He sat down on his couch, leaned back, fell asleep and didn’t wake up.

Jackson was our only child and the light of our lives. He was handsome, strong, athletic, intelligent, and confident, with blonde hair and green eyes. He had a beautiful smile, a wicked wit, was fiercely independent, and lived to have a good time. Many knew him from playing football, but he was also a talented guitar player and a fantastic artist.

We loved Jackson with all of our hearts. With his seemingly endless positive traits, he had the potential to be anything he wanted. After one year of playing football at Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL, he decided to start working full-time, first at Amazon and then at FedEx, where he was still employed. He was a very hard worker and was proud to be able to support himself and live on his own. The pride we have always had for him has been overshadowed by a deep feeling of loss that now exists knowing we will never see his smiling face again.

Goodbye our beautiful boy. We love you and miss you dearly.

Momma and Dad

Memorial donations may be made to the Gateway Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America- St. Louis, in honor of his Aunt Ruth. Donations may be be sent via www.gatewaypva.org/donations

Additional condolences, photos and memories can be shared with Jackson’s family at www.lakeviewfuneralhome.com and www.forevermissed.com/jackson-dengler/.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4:00 P.M.- 10:00 P.M. at the O'Fallon Station, 212 E 1st Street, O’Fallon, IL 62269. Please come as you are and honor the life of Jackson with his family and friends.

The family has entrusted Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL with arrangements.