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| Virgil Dean Moore |
| March 26, 1933 - July 09, 2010 |
Belleville, Illinois
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| Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. July 12, 2010 at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL. |
| Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. July 13, 2010 at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL., with Rev. Darrell Weber, officiating. |
Interment: July 13, 2010 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO., with full military honors.
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Dean was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart of 55 years, Dorothy Moore, his parents: Virgil & Flora, nee Cain, Moore, his brother: Robert in infancy, his mother-in-law: Charlene, nee Beck, Peeler, his father-in-law: Alfred Peeler, his brothers-in-law: Bob & Leroy and his sister-in-law: Helen.
Dean is survived by his children: Vicki (Don) Pellmann & David (Melanie) Moore, his grandchildren: Michael Dulle, Laura (Joe) Brandt, Matthew Dulle, Anne Dulle, Mariella Pellmann, Lukas Pellmann, Jenna Doolen & Tyler Moore, one great granddaughter expected in October this year, he is also survived by other relatives & friends.
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Dean, as he was known to most, had a great love of hunting, fishing, woodworking and helping friends at a moment’s notice. He built two homes by himself. He retired from Southern Gravure Service in St. Louis, MO. as a maintenance foreman. He was a United States Army Veteran.
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In 2008, shortly after the death of his wife, he turned his attention to constructing the parade float for Memorial Hospital’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. He was most content when working on a project. After that, he found solice in spending time with his children and grandchildren and the Senior Center in Millstadt. He helped wherever he could and developed an interest in card playing.
Our dad never knew a stranger and was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He loved to give advice to whomever would listen and was mentor to many.
He was larger than life to his family. He was kind, tender, loving and generous. A man that could do anything he set his mind to. He was an example of strength and courage. He was a hero that taught us how to be strong through it all. But in the end, he was just our dad. And he was the greatest one in the whole world. We will miss you forever.
A special thanks to the loving staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois. April, Renee, Amanda, Norma, & Denise, your compassion and care was immensely appreciated. Nadine & Deborah, we couldn’t have made it through the end without you.
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Virgil requested no flowers be sent, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Millstadt Senior Center or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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