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Dennis L. Etling
1945 - 2025
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1945
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2025
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Dennis Etling Obituary
September 6, 1945 - August 22, 2025
Belleville, Illinois - Dennis L. "Rudy" Etling, 79, of Belleville, IL, born Sept. 6, 1945, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.
Dennis was a retired coal miner. He was an avid bowler and in the bowling Hall of Fame. Dennis was an avid sports enthusiast and an infamous local umpire. He loved classical music and musicals. Dennis was a member at St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL and the United Mine Workers of America. He was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver J. W. and Beatrice V., nee Knemeyer, Etling, his beloved wife, Judith A., nee Moake, Etling who died on July 3, 2005, brother, Jeffery Etling, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Georgia Moake, and two brothers-in-law, Charles "Eddie" Moake Jr. and Gregory L. Moake.
Dennis is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Kevin) Kueker; son, Richard (Melanie) Smith; grandson, Austin Smith; brother, Terry (Lynn) Etling; brother and sisters-in-law, Joan Moake and Ward (Penney) Moake; his loving cats, Samson and Mickey; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062 or Belleville Area Humane Society, 1301 S. 11th St., Belleville, IL 62223. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com
VISITATION: From 10 AM to 12 noon Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Moll Funeral Home in Mascoutah, IL.
FUNERAL: A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Moll Funeral Home. Burial with Army military honors will follow in Mascoutah City Cemetery in Mascoutah, IL.
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PHIL ODOM
August 25, 2025
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
Even though I've never met your loved one,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. PHIL ODOM
FOX CO. WEAPONS PLATOON
2ND BATTALION/1ST MARINES
U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
[email protected]
"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
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