Eileen Goetter

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Eileen A. Goetter, nee Lehr, 88, of Belleville, IL, born October 22, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Mrs. Goetter was active in the Smithton and Millstadt Senior Centers, and she belonged to the Red Hat Society.  She enjoyed bingo and bowling, and especially spending time with family including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Christian and Edna, nee Roehrig, Lehr; and a sister, Betty Nolte.

She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” James Goetter;
two daughters, Robin (Frank) Curtis and Sharon (Henry) Ludwig;
three grandchildren, Lori (Chris) Locke, Daniel Curtis, and Curt Lindauer IV;
five great-grandchildren, Caleb Locke, Jaime Locke, Curt Lindauer V, Maverick Lindauer, and Axel Lindauer;
and a brother, Christ (Kathy) Lehr

Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may visit the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Masks are required.

 Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Cari Frus officiating. Masks are required

Burial will be at O’Fallon City Cemetery, O’Fallon, IL.

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7 Comments on Eileen Goetter

catherine a bryant said : Guest Report Feb 08, 2022 at 8:28 AM

Robin and Lori, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom and Grandmother. She was such a sweet person.

  • o'fallon
  • Illinois
Mary Blaies said : Guest Report Feb 07, 2022 at 12:17 PM

I had the pleaseur of knowing Eileen and betty. They are pure delight. Bill sorry for your loss. I know them all at PSOOP and the St Clair County Office on Aging. We had some fun times!!!

  • Freeburg
  • IL
Jackie Huschle said : Guest Report Feb 07, 2022 at 8:39 AM

Bill - sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. I will miss seeing and talking to Ellie. Take care. Hope to see you again. Jackie from Senior Center

  • Snithton
  • IL
Lillian Woodcock said : Guest Report Feb 07, 2022 at 6:29 AM

Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your wife. best friend and companion She was a very sweet lady and was always smiling when I saw her. I will miss seeing her at Bingo\. She always had a kind word to say. My prayers are out to you and your family. You now have a Guardian Angel looking down on you always.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Shelby Mehrtens said : Guest Report Feb 06, 2022 at 11:07 AM

Bill,So sorry for your loss..Ellie will surely be missed at the Smithton Senior Center..

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Mike & Karen Fuehne said : Guest Report Feb 06, 2022 at 11:04 AM

Bill, Mike and I would like to send our condolences to you and your family. Eileen was a very sweet person & a good neighbor. You have our deepest sympathy.

  • Belleville
  • Il
Karla Lippert said : Guest Report Feb 04, 2022 at 4:28 PM

Bill and family I am so sorry to hear about Ellie passing. She was a very sweet lady. She will be missed by all who know her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories of bring you peace and comfort.

  • Smithton
  • IL

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