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Fred W. Painter, 57, of Granite City, Ill., born Sept. 2, 1946, in Granite City, Ill., died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City, Ill.
Mr. Painter was the owner of Smokey Joe's, Pontoon Beach, Ill, for 25 years. He was of the Eastern Orthodox religion. He was past secretary and president of Elks 1063; member of Madison County Tavern Owners Association; Venice Social Club; Disabled American Veterans Illinois 53; Amvets Post 204; American Legion Post 0307; past treasurer and secretary of Illinois Licensed Bev. Association; member of Moose 272 (Lodge 1349); past officer of Young Democrats; past treasurer of AESCME; licensed assessor in the State of Illinois; benefactor to many civil and charitable organizations and causes; life-ling democrat; active in national, state, county and local Government Quarter Back Club; and Back Stoppers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Painter.
He is survived by his companion, Diane L. Boda; and his mother, Daisy, nee Reezoff, Painter.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetic Association or to Backstoppers.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004, at Werner-Mick Funeral Home, Pontoon Beach, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Werner-Mick Funeral Home, Pontoon Beach, Ill., with the Rev. Jeff Jahn officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Estates, Edwardsville, Ill.
WERNER-MICK FUNERAL HOME, Pontoon Beach, Ill.
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Les Frisse
July 17, 2004
To the family and friends of Fred. He did so much for so many, and never asked for anything in return. I will remember him as a very caring and giving person
Wendy Shreck
July 10, 2004
I first met Fred Painter in the early 90's while working for Madison County. From the very first time I met him, I was welcomed with open arms into his circle of family and friends. Fred was a generous and caring man and touched the lives of many, many people, including myself. He was always there lending a helping hand to those who needed it. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family (both immediate and his Smokey Joes' family). He was loved by many and will be missed tremendously.
Rest in Peace Fred and know that you were loved and respected a great deal.
Dave & Sue Wagner
July 9, 2004
Fred was a friend for many years - he touched so many lives and helped so many people. St. Clair and especially Madison County Democrats had Fred to thank for tireless work and a passion that inspired everyone around him. To fill the void he left we'll all have to work a little harder at election time and cheer a little louder at Cardinal and Rams games. Thanks for everything Fred, rest well.
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Linda Meier
July 8, 2004
Fred was a wonderful and caring person that I worked with at the Granite City Drivers Facility. He was an asset to the Sec of State.
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