For 60 years Mr. Koderhandt was the owner and operator of Quality Plating Works, Belleville, IL. He was a graduate of Belleville Township High School and was a sports fanatic. He especially enjoyed baseball, golfing, and the Shamrocks softball team. He was well-known in the metro east area and a friend to many.
James was preceded in death by his parents, George Sr. and Mabel, nee Schmidt, Koderhandt; two brothers, George Koderhandt Jr. and Stephen Koderhandt; two sisters, Janet and Carol Koderhandt; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Lillis; and a sister-in-law, Christine Lillis.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Madeline, Nee Lillis, Koderhandt whom he married in 1971; a son, Jason Koderhandt; two grandchildren, Constance and Connor Koderhandt; his siblings, David (Donna) Koderhandt, Christy Koderhandt, Karen (Kurt) Daesch, Patty Rompel; a sister-in-law, Linda Koderhandt; other in-laws, Diane (Bob) DeAngalis, Patsy Lillis, Carol (Dennis) Kussart, Angie Lillis, Paul Lillis, Jolene Lillis; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. A celebration of life will follow on Saturday, March 16, 2024.