Robert (Smitty) Santel's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2021 in Damiansville, Illinois

Robert (Smitty) Santel

April 9, 1934 - February 14, 2021 (86 years old)

Damiansville, Illinois

Robert (Smitty) Santel's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2021 in Damiansville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nordike Funeral Home

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Robert (Smitty) Santel

April 9, 1934 - February 14, 2021 (86 years old)

Damiansville, Illinois

Robert Santel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 14, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Robert Santel of Damiansville, Illinois. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Santel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clemens Santel and Sarah Santel (Lineman); his siblings, Alfred Santel (Janet), Aloys Santel and Delores Varel (Jerome); his brother-in-law Ralph Koopman; and his parents-in-law, Catherine Hug, Edward Strake and Adolf "Bud" Hug.

He is survived by: his spouse Ellarine Fauke; his children, Sonja Jansen (Jeff), Edward Santel (Kristie) and Chris Santel; his sisters, Bernadine Koopmann and Diane Masterson (Eugene); and his siblings-in-law, Herman Fauke (Dolores) and Esther Santel. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren.

Mass will be limited to 100 people and face mask are required for all in attendance.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nordike Funeral Home



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Feb 19

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Nordike Funeral Home - New Baden
15 E Hanover St, New Baden, IL 62265

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Feb 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Damian Catholic Church
1 W Main St, Damiansville, IL 62215

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