Charles H. “Charlie” Missey, age 91 of Saint Jacob, IL, died peacefully Tuesday, June 01, 2021, at his residence in Saint Jacob, IL.
He was born on Wednesday, December 25, 1929, in Fertile, MO, the son of Joseph and Belle (nee Sonsoucie) Missey.
On Saturday, September 03, 1955, he married Lola (Tootie) M. Missey nee Reding at Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.
Charlie was drafted into the US Army in 1951 serving two years during the Korean War. He was later employed with BFI, Acme, and he retired from Mississippi Gas Company. Charlie was a faithful member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland; American Legion; and former member of the Teamsters Local 50-Belleville. Throughout his life, he enjoyed softball, bowling, fishing and golfing. His later hobbies included collecting scrap, playing cards and sitting on the swing visiting passersby. Charlie knew no strangers and this applied to the birds, squirrels and rabbits that seemed to know him. But Charlie’s wife, 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren were the greatest source of his pride and joy. His light will continue to shine in their smiles. His loving family is comforted by Charlies’s personal relationship with his Lord and Savior.
Survivors include:
Wife – Lola M. “Tootie” Missey, Saint Jacob, IL
Son – Joseph M. (Pam) Missey, Highland, IL
Daughter – Karen S. (Karen) Missey
Daughter – Cynthia L. “Cindy” Missey, Belleville, IL
Grandchild – Jennifer M. (Michael) Durbin
Grandchild – Joseph C. (Brian Bartling) Missey
Grandchild – Joshua S. (Melissa) Missey
Grandchild – Jared M. (Lauren) Missey
Grandchild – Jordan D. Missey
Grandchild – Benjamin T. “Tyler” Ellis
Great Grandchild – Noah Durbin
Great Grandchild – Allyson Durbin
Great Grandchild – Caleb Durbin
Great Grandchild – Lillyann Durbin
Great Grandchild – Aubrey Missey
Great Grandchild – Audrianna Lugge
Great Grandchild – Brynlee Missey
Great Grandchild – Jaxon Missey
Great Grandchild – Bryson Missey
Great Grandchild – Karsyn Missey
Brother – Donald (Dorothy) Missey
Sister In-Law – Sylvia Pendegraft
Sister In-Law – Janet Ripperda
Brother In-Law – Darwin (Cheryl) Reding
Brother In-Law – Scott (Lynn) Novak
Sister In-Law – Sherry (Charlie) Bresnahan.
He was preceded in death by:
Father – Joseph Kyle Missey – Died 05/31/1980
Mother – Belle E. (nee Sonsoucie) Missey – Died 01/28/1975
Great Grandchild – Isaiah Durbin (Died at Birth 2008)
Sister – Floretta Bequette
Sister – Fern Bequette – Died 6/18/2001
Brother – Wallace Missey
Brother – Emmett E. Missey – Died 7/30/1970
Brother – Joseph Hollis Missey – Died 07/12/1988
Brother – Joseph Roy Missey – Died 07/15/1983
Half Sister – Leona Pendegraft
Half Brother – Robert J. Sonsoucie – Died 08/03/1987
Brother In-Law – Leo Bequette
Brother In-Law – Raymond Bequette
Brother In-Law – Orville Pendegraft
Sister In-Law – Mary Ellen Missey
Sister In-Law – Virginia Missey
Sister In-Law – Mabel Sonsoucie
Sister In-Law – Pat Missey
Brother In-Law – Clarence Reding
Brother In-Law – Alphonse Ripperda
Sister In-Law – Marianne Schulte.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 06, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, June 07, 2021, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 07, 2021, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Scott Busacker, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund or BJC Hospice.
