A. Fred Laumbattus

A. Fred Laumbattus
A. Fred Laumbattus, 83, of Marissa, Ill., born Aug. 17, 1921, in Marissa, Ill., died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, after a sudden illness.
Fred was a member of the graduating class of 1939 of Marissa High School, and looked forward to attending his class reunion each year. Following graduation, he proudly served his country during World War II, together with his four brothers. Upon his return home, he accepted a position with the U.S. Postal Service and retired as Marissa's postmaster in 1983. Fred was also a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Marissa, holding various church offices through the years. He also helped with the Community Food Pantry each week, together with his friend, Felix Rhein. Fred was an avid sports fan, whether it be the Marissa Meteors, or the St. Louis Ram. He seldom missed any activity his grandchildren participated in, and he was their No. 1 Fan Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore "Ticky" and Katherine Laumbattus; two brothers, Ralph Laumbattus and Harley Laumbattus; an uncle, Matthew "Bucky" Feurer; and infant son, Mark David Laumbattus; and a granddaughter, Amanda Jane Laumattus.
Left to mourn his passing are his beloved wife of 56 years, Betty Ann , nee Brown, Laumbattus, whom he married May 29, 1948; three sons, Dean (Mary) Laumbattus, Kevin (Jane) Laumbattus and Casey (Sheri) Laumbattus, all of Marissa, Ill. He was "Grandpa Fred" to Courtney (John) Dagner, Rebecca Kay Laumbattus, Justin, Jordan and Jacob Laumbattus, and Dani and Kelsey Powers. He was great-grandpa to Alex and Kaylee Dagner. Other survivors include his brothers, Emmett (Winona "Billie") Laumbattus of Marissa, Ill., and James (Martha) Laumbattus of New Athens, Ill.; and his sisters, Theo Mae "Sue" (Lee) Fulton of Marissa, Ill., and Minnie Ann "Sally" (Charles) Fitch of Greenville, Ky.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, dec. 10, 2004, at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home, Marissa, Ill., and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, Marissa, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, Marissa, Ill., with the Rev. Ruth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Marissa Cemetery, Marissa, Ill.

HEIL-SCHUESSLER FUNERAL HOME, Marissa, Ill.