Joseph W. Pingsterhaus Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph W. Pingsterhaus of Germantown, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 11, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph W. Pingsterhaus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Pingsterhaus and Agnes Pingsterhaus; his wife Lucille "Lou" Pingsterhaus; his children, Daniel M. Pingsterhaus, Brenda Davis, Brian Pingsterhaus and Joseph W. Pingsterhaus, Jr.; his siblings, Alphonse Pingsterhaus, Dorothy Rensing (Paul), Edwin Pingsterhaus (Catherine), Wilbert Pingsterhaus, Edward Pingsterhaus, Frances Pingsterhaus, Pauline Holtmann (Dale) and Robert Pingsterhaus; his parents-in-law, Victor and Minnie Tebbe; and his brother-in-law David Tebbe.
He is survived by: his children, Tom Pingsterhaus (Ruth) of Jasper, MO, Nancy Ruppel of Dade City, FL, Anthony Pingsterhaus of Sarcoxie, MO, Lori Pingsterhaus of Germantown, Dr. Joyce Wilson (Steven) of Jefferson City, MO and Sara Ard (David Allen) of Lakeland, FL; his children-in-law, Bev Pingsterhaus (Jeffery Dickerson) of Shattuc and Allan Davis of Greenville; his grandchildren, Anna Harpstreit (Andrew), Casey Bonner (Jeffrey), Jessica Pingsterhaus, Samantha Pingsterhaus, Jeffrey Davis, William Davis (Sandra), Jill Gross, Cheryl Ruppel, Amy Bridges (Patrick), Sierra Wilson, Mikayla Wilson, Alanna Wilson, Selena Wilson, Tyler Allen and Joseph Allen; his great grandchildren, Asher Harpstreit, Eli Bonner, Charlie McCoy, Elliott, Vinnie Mae, Anders Davis, Benjamin Drake, Cassidy Race, Patrick Bridges Jr. and Hyram Michael Bridges; his brother Gregory Pingsterhaus (Florence) of Aviston; and his siblings-in-law, Pat Pingsterhaus of Dodge City, KS, Jerry Tebbe of Pierron, Albert Tebbe (Marilyn) of St. Rose, Jane Kleiboeker (Ron) of Breese, Ralph Tebbe (Donna) of St. Rose and Martha Giller (Delbert) of Beckemeyer. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home (630 Railroad St, Germantown, IL 62245). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Boniface Catholic Church (306 Munster St, Germantown, IL 62245).
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or EWTN Global Catholic Television Network and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
