Melvin Beisiegel Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 17, 2019, at the age of 91, Melvin Beisiegel (Freeburg, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Helena; his siblings, Edward Beisiegel, Pearl Beisiegel, Anna Berkel (Fred) and Bertha Berkel (Phillip); and his niece Georgianna Schneider (Leroy).
He is survived by: his wife Gloria; his children, Clare Wiskamp (David) of Freeburg, IL, Melvin F. Beisiegel Jr. (Darlene) of Freeburg, IL, Sharon Wiskamp (Dan) of Freeburg, IL and Mary Beisiegel; his stepchildren, David Eckert of New Athens, IL, Doris Brooks (Ray) of Portal, AZ and John Eckert (Judy) of Lenzburg, IL; and his grandchildren, Rebecca Miller, Sheldon Wiskamp (Donna), Angeline Garland (Joe), Michael Beisiegel (Toni), Sarah Biermann (Kyle), Jessica Wiskamp, Kimberly Wiskamp, Nathan Wiskamp (Kim Schwaegel-Wiskamp), Luke Wiskamp (Sarah), Donald Eckert, Joshua Eckert, Kristine Eckert (Robert), John Eckert (Kelsey), Cole Eckert and Amanda Eckert. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Memorials may be made to Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Freeburg, IL., St. Joseph Catholic Grade School, Freeburg, IL., American Legion Post 550 Freeburg, IL., or to the Order of the Ursuline Sisters, Central Province, St. Louis, MO.