Roland W. Bellm

Roland W. Bellm, age 90 of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 06, 2015, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born September 21, 1925, in Highland, IL, the son of Eugene and Irene (nee Knebel) Bellm. On September 03, 1949, he married Lydia Marie Buescher who survives . He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1580 in Highland, Former Holy Name Society member, Former member of the Edwardsville Moose, Madison County Farm Bureau, and a Former member of the Teamsters. Roland was born in Highland, IL and grew up on a farm near Pierron. He attended Pierron Catholic School. He farmed until 1968 and worked at Wick Organ Co. delivering organs. He was also a truck driver for Aviston Lumber and Truck Center's and hauled grain. In his retirement, he worked for the City of Highland and also volunteered and drove a van for St. Joseph Hospital. He enjoyed wood working (cabinets) and collected toy tractors. He and his wife traveled extensively. He liked yard work, gardening, playing Pinochle, and went dancing every other week. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of his attention and he loved them very much. Survivors include: Wife - Lydia M Bellm nee Buescher, Highland, IL Son - Kenneth L. Bellm, Collinsville, IL Daughter - Lynn M. (Daniel) Koerkenmeier, Highland, IL Grandchild - Gina M. (James) Nickloff, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Jason D. (Amy) Koerkenmeier, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jessica L. (Bill) Logsdon, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jacqueline M. (Joshua) McGlone, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Samantha N. Moss Great Grandchild - Kyler D. Koerkenmeier Great Grandchild - Kendyl E. Koerkenmeier Great Grandchild - Parker W. Logsdon Great Grandchild - Chad W. McGlone Great Grandchild - Eli R. McGlone Great Grandchild - Taylor L. Logsdon Brother - James G. W. Bellm, Sacramento, CA Brother - Eugene "Gene" (Vilma) Bellm, Seattle, WA Sister - Doris Jones, St. Petersburg, FL Sister - Mary Ann (Russell) Koch, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - Bellm, Eugene Mother - Irene S. Bellm nee Knebel Daughter - Mary Bellm died 10/29/1954 at birth Brother - Ralph E. Bellm died 12/31/2013 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 09, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Father Pat G. Jakel officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois - Masses - St. Paul Educational Foundation.

Roland W. Bellm

September 21, 1925 - November 6, 2015