James E. Schauster Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James E. Schauster, age 67 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea, IL. He was born on Sunday, September 17, 1950, in Highland, IL, the son of Eugene and Isabell (nee Henken) Schauster. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; Union Local at B-Line System. James was born and grew up in Highland, IL. He was a graduate of Highland High School 1968. He worked several places. He started working at B-Line Systems and retired in 2015 from B-Line Systems in Troy after 37 years of service. He enjoyed watching old movies, following his nieces and nephews activities, and having coffee with his friends at Highland Diner. Survivors include: Brother - David L. Schauster, Irving, TX Brother - Paul B. (Ruth) Schauster, New Baden, IL Sister In-law - Trudy M. Schauster, Belleville, IL Niece - Lynn Schauster, Corpus Christi, TX Nephew - Douglas Schauster, Summerfield, IL Nephew - Eric (Jenny) Schauster, Belleville, IL Niece - Katie Schauster, Belleville, IL Great Nephew - Luke Schauster Great Niece - Elizabeth "Lizzy" Schauster. He was preceded in death by: Father - Eugene F. Schauster - Died 9/16/1970 Mother - Isabell B. Schauster, nee Henken - Died 9/27/1998 Brother - Dennis P. Schauster - Died 8/7/2004 Sister - Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Schauster - Died 11/4/1981 Brother - Michael Schauster - Died 4/19/1950 Brother - Richard Schauster - Died 12/20/1963 Brother - Francis Schauster - Died 2/23/1964. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 9:30 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL., with Rev. Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

James E. Schauster

September 17, 1950 - December 17, 2017