Mr. Minor was a graduate of Cathedral Grade School and Cathedral High School in Belleville, IL. He was a member of the Teamsters Building and Products Union for 35 years. Jeff served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 through 1968 with combat service in Vietnam. He was awarded three purple hearts. He was an avid motocross racer and pool player.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lois, nee Willard, Minor; and a sister, Enid Klingele.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Barbara “Bobbie”, nee Miller, Minor, whom he married on November 7, 1995;
a brother, David Minor;
a brother-in-law, Dr. Terry Klingele;
two nieces, Erin and Elizabeth Klingele;
and a nephew, T. J. Klingele.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Military honors will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the funeral home.