Earl Eugene Armstrong

1930 - 2018

Earl Armstrong Earl Eugene Armstrong, age 87, of O'Fallon, born October 18, 1930, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill. Mr. Armstrong served as an aircraft weapons loader in the Air Force, and was stationed in Korea in 1950 and Vietnam from 1966 to 1967, retiring in 1970. He later worked for A.O. Smith as a dispatcher and was also an over-the-road truck driver. His hobbies included landscape oil painting, fishing, and shooting pool. He was the 1968 to 1969 South Dakota state champions in Eight Ball and Nine Ball. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, nee Jackson, Armstrong, who died December 12, 2017; his parents, Richard and Marion, nee Matthews, Armstrong; his son, Rodney Lee Armstrong; and siblings, Richard, Betty and Vera. Surviving are his three children, Pamela (Duane) Winkler, Earl Armstrong, and Kimberly (Dan) Hocher; her grandchildren, Neal (Heather), Tiffany (Keith), Katina, Danny, and Drake; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Amelia; and five step-great-grandchildren, Zach, Gabe, Josh, Brittany, and Joey. Memorial donations are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and may be sent to the funeral home. Flowers may also be sent to the funeral home; please contact the funeral home for delivery details. Online remembrances may be shared at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Funeral: Private funeral services will be held, to include full military honors at O'Fallon City Cemetery, O'Fallon, Ill. Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon, IL