Elmer G. Kerkemeyer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elmer G. Kerkemeyer of Collinsville, Illinois, who passed away, on January 15, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elmer G. Kerkemeyer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Kerkemeyer and Ottilia Kerkemeyer; his wife Margaret Kerkemeyer; his daughter Mary Ann Kerkemeyer; his siblings, Leo Kerkemeyer, Rose Jones and Edward Kerkemeyer; and his sister-in-law Jerry Kerkemeyer.

He is survived by: his children, Dr. George Kerkemeyer (Marilyn), Rita Ewersmann (Paul), Jane Case (Ross), Doris Schnell (Terry), Dan Kerkemeyer (Amy), Carl Kerkemeyer, Rose Buchholz (Jeff) and Roger Kerkemeyer (Cynthia); his grandchildren, Maria Camacho (Chris), Michael Ewersmann (Carrie), Laura Schlag (Josh), Angie Case, Audrey Case, Susan Covert (Kris), Dave Schnell (Kerri), Amy Lewandowski (Doug), Adam Kerkemeyer, Cole Kerkemeyer, Anthony Buchholz, Elizabeth Buchholz, Matthew Buchholz, Anna Buchholz, Katie Kerkemeyer (William Townsend), Kevin Kerkemeyer and Sara Kerkemeyer; his great grandchildren, Makenna, Michael, Jr., Cecilia, Cameron, Lucy, Reese, Aubrey, Lila, Sydney and Jack; his brother Paul Kerkemeyer; and his siblings-in-law, Joan Kerkemeyer of Fosterburg, IL, Alice Kerkemeyer and Leland Jones of Granite City, IL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID-19 everyone attending must wear a mask and social distancing is mandatory.

Memorials may be made to Knights of Columbus Council 1712, A Beacon of Light (ABL Pregnancy Center) or Masses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meridith Funeral Home PC

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January 20, 2021

Ken Straubinger wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I always enjoyed meeting and chatting with Elmer and his wife, Margaret, over the years (which wasn't that often--mostly at funerals). I will not be able to make the funeral Mass etc. We have a 98+ year old in the community and the community members are trying to be safe because of the virus. But be assured my prayers these days -- especially for the family which must be so difficult during this time. Bro Ken”