Louis “Louie” Pechenino, 97, of Christopher passed away on Friday December 1, 2017 at 7:52 PM at the Herrin Hospital.
He was born on September 22, 1920 in Coello to Joseph and Jenny (Vallero) Pechenino. He married Paulagene (Reed) Pechenino on November 27, 1947. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Survivors include his wife Paulagene of Christopher; one son Paul (Susan) Pechenino of Trenton, IL; four grandchildren Julie, Kenneth, Angela, and Amy; three great grandchildren Andrew, Gabby, and Louie.
He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army. He was a member of the Christopher American Legion, Christopher Lion’s Club, Christopher Library Board, and was an Alderman for the City of Christopher for many years.
He was a teacher and served as principal at the Hoffman School in Cahokia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Darla Siegrist, one son Gary Joe Pechenino, and one brother Tony Pechenino.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday December 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Matt Crain officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in Christopher.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christopher Library Board and will be accepted at the funeral home
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For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com ,
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