George Edward Habermehl Sr.

George served in the Army from 1950-1953, was a retired Boilermaker Local 363, and a life member of the Caseyville VFW Post 1117

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mamie (Poff) Habermehl; sisters Wilma Withrow and Lillian Roberts

He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Marie, (nee Goodock)Habermehl, who would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, May 5, 2012; son George Habermehl Jr.; daughter, Sandi (Larry) Lewis; grandchildren, Jennifer (Bob) Malottki, George III (Emily) Habermehl, James Habermehl, Dallas Habermehl; Great –grandchildren, Cecylia Malottki, Talon Habermehl; brothers, Robert (Linda) Habermehl; sisters, Edna (Tom) Dillon, Dolores (Don) McAlister, Katy Habermehl, Dorothy McIntyre

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Bruce Roth and staff of Siteman Cancer Center and the caring staff at Relias Bonne Eau Hospice Care Center in Edwardsville, IL

Memorials to be made to Siteman Cancer Center, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Relais Bonne Eau Corp. Bed Condolences may be expressed at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 till 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Lake View Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.