Garth Christopher Widel, 61, of Chesterfield and formerly of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 7:28 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home. He was born September 18, 1958 in Granite City, a son of the late George and Beulah (Ragans) Widel. He worked for Central Parking in St. Louis with 25 years of service as a ground attendant. Garth proudly served his country with the United States Navy. He is survived by a son, Christopher Widel of Granite City; a daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Freddie Jaramillo of Albuquerque, New Mexico; six grandchildren, Emily Newman, Alex Jaramillo, Michael Terry, Aiden Jaramillo, Jace Jaramillo and Jarrod Jaramillo; a great grandchild, Xavier; two brothers and a sister-in-law, George and Linda Widel of Granite City and Phillip Widel of Granite City; a sister, Brenda Lane of Nevada; a brother-in-law, Norman Bennett of Granite City; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert and Cheryl Widel and Charles Widel and a sister, Beverly Bennett.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Adam Cruse officiating. Military rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church in Granite City and may be accepted at the funeral home. www.irwinchapel.com
