Glenn E. "Gis" Toenjes, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died May 7, 2024, in Belleville, IL. He was born January 13, 1936, in Millstadt, IL.
He is survived by his wife Joyce A.Toenjes (nee Shilling); children Anthony (Sharrol) Toenjes, Christine (Ken) Kuhlman, and Cheryl Huch; granchildren Paul (Kara) Toenjes, Libby (Brandon) Ganz, and Alexander Kuhlman; great grandchildren Vivian & Charlotte Toenjes; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jack (Elaine) Shilling, Janet Mayes, John (Dolores) Shilling, Joe Shilling, Jean Shilling, and Jerry (Susan) Shilling; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents George & Alma (nee Eichelmann) Toenjes; sister Marlene Toenjes; brothers Robert "Bob" (Delores) Toenjes, Wilbur “Whip” (Eileen) Toenjes, George “Dick” (Luella) Toenjes, Floyd "Flip" (Eulene) Toenjes, Donald “Knuckles” (LuAnn) Toenjes; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Thomas Mayes, Louise Shilling, and Sandy Shilling.
Glenn was a member of St. James Church - Millstadt, IL, Knights of Columbus - Millstadt, IL, Bricklayers Union Local #2, and he was a baseball coach.
As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Alzheimer's Association or Donor's Choice
Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Monday, May 13, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home
9 AM until time of service Tuesday
Funeral:
10 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
Deacon Tom Helfrich officiating
Interment at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL