John Lester Kiselewski
John Lester "Jack" Kiselewski, age 64, of Waltonville, Ill., passed away 1:49 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born Sept. 22, 1949 in Waltonville a son of John and Mildred "Millie" (Laur) Kiselewski. He married Brenda (Andermatt) on April 11, 1969 in Waltonville and she survives in Waltonville.
Jack graduated from Waltonville High School in 1967. He later attended Eastern Illinois University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Jack was a math teacher at Tamaroa Grade School from 1972 until his retirement in 2005. He also tutored many of John and Ami's classmates from Waltonville High School. Jack enjoyed helping his grandchildren with their math homework and was a fixture at their sporting events. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. Mr. Kiselewski was active in Waltonville athletics including assistant coaching, opening the gym on Sunday nights, prepping the softball field and keeping the scorebooks. He was a proud supporter of Jack's Hog Lot Hunters. Jack also enjoyed farming with his family. He donated blood over 100 times until his health prevented him from donating. Jack was of the Christian faith.
Jack is survived by his wife, Brenda Kiselewski of Waltonville; son, John Kiselewski and wife Joyce of Waltonville; daughter, Ami and husband Geno Halloran of Shiloh; sister, Linda Panzier of Ashley; six grandchildren, Kadin Kiselewski, Ryker Kiselewski, Logan Halloran, Brady Halloran, Kristofer Harlow and Kerstie Harlow; mother-in-law, June Hamlin of Waltonville; brother-in-law, Rick Shreves of Mt. Vernon and also three nephews, Lendell Panzier, Lance Panzier and Chad Shreves.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred "Millie" Kiselewski; brother-in-law, Lendell M. Panzier; sister-in-law, Diana L. Shreves and father-in-law, Leroy "Tutor" Hamlin.
Graveside funeral services for Jack will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville with Pastor James McKinzie officiating. A reception will follow services on Thursday. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville.
For those who wish memorials may be made to the Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation Ken Steinback Fund (in memo line of check) dedicated to Lymphoma Research and will be accepted at the service or may be mailed to the Newell Funeral Home 505 East Main Street, Waltonville, Illinois 62894.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville where you may call 618-279-7272 or visit us online at www.newellfuneralhome.com for further information.