Anton J. "Tony" Lengermann

Anton J. "Tony" Lengermann, age 93 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Deceased's Residence in Highland, IL. He was born on Friday, October 06, 1922, in Merino, CO, the son of Julius and Mary (nee Brueggemann) Lengermann. On Tuesday, October 05, 1948, he married Eleanor C. Lengermann nee Beckmann who passed away on Thursday, August 08, 2013. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; Life Member VFW Post 5694-Highland, IL; Helvetia Sharpshooters Society-Highland, IL; former member of the Holy Name Society; former member of the Highland Sportsman Club. Tony was born in Merino, CO; moved to Bartelso, IL in 1929. He attended St. Cecelia's Catholic School, Bartelso, IL. He enlisted into the US Army, active duty from Sept. 4, 1945 to Feb 8, 1947. He attained the rank of Sgt with duty in Germany during World War II. He moved to Highland in 1947. He worked for Highland Supply from July 1948 to Spring of 1991 and then part time and officially retired with 61 years of employment. He enjoyed woodworking (making furniture and shelves) and planting a big garden. He farmed part-time, raising chickens, cattle, hogs and growing grains while working at Highland Supply. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. This past Father's Day he enjoyed going to Busch Stadium and visiting with his old teammate Red Schoendienst. Survivors include: Daughter - Ann M. (Alan) Stoecklin, Highland, IL Son - Michael G. (Deb) Lengermann, Highland, IL Daughter - Ellen K. Anderson, Fairview Heights, IL Grandchild - Jared (Rachelle) Lengermann, Highland, IL Grandchild - Nathan (Ellen) Hustedde, Lebanon, IL Grandchild - Brittney Lengermann, Highland, IL Grandchild - FTC Adam Hustedde, U S Navy, Jacksonville, FL Grandchild - Mallory Lengermann, Highland, IL Grandchild - Craig Stoecklin, Louisville, KY Grandchild - Tricia Stoecklin, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Riley Lengermann Great Grandchild - Tayler Reilmann Great Grandchild - Caitlyn Hustedde Great Grandchild - Addisyn Hustedde Great Grandchild - Nolan Lengermann Great Grandchild - Claira Hustedde Great Grandchild - Aubrie Hustedde Great Grandchild - Henry Lengermann Brother & Sister In-law - Joseph (Roberta) Lengermann, Washington, DC Sister & Brother In-law - Leona (Roy) Marti, Highland, IL Brother In-law - Alvin Beckmann Sister In-law - Dorothy Pollmann Sister In-law - Alice Wellen Sister In-law - Lucille Loepker Sister In-law - Christine Beckmann Nieces and Nephews - Numerous. He was preceded in death by: Father - Julius J. Lengermann Mother - Mary C. Lengermann (nee Brueggemann) Wife - Eleanor C. Lengermann nee Beckmann (Died 8/8/2013) Sister - Sister Julia Lengermann, ASC Sister & Brother In-law - Margaret (Alphonse) Schomaker Brother & Sister In-law - Aloys J. "Al" (Catherine) Lengermann Brother In-law & Sister In-law - William & Frances Beckmann Brother In-law - Frank Beckmann Brother In-law - Wendell Loepker Sister In-law & Brother In-law - Rita & Vince Hemker Brother In-law - Alphonse Pollmann Brother In-law - John Wellen. 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 Friday, October 16, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Rev. Father David L. Peters, Retired Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul School Education Foundation or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Anton J. "Tony" Lengermann

October 6, 1922 - October 14, 2015