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John William Schildknecht Sr.
1948 - 2025
BORN
1948
DIED
2025
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John Schildknecht Obituary
John grew up in O'Fallon and attended O'Fallon Township High School. He was the former owner of St. Louis Freight Car through the 1980s – 90s. After a short retirement, he partnered with his son John, Jr. to purchase the historic Thomas Hardware building in downtown O'Fallon, renovated it, and turned it into a local favorite, Shooter's Bar & BBQ. John created the menu and sauce recipes for the restaurant. He had a great sense of humor and loved to cook for the Shriners Hospital and enjoyed travelling to Las Vegas.
Surviving are his significant other Debra Wright of Fairview Heights; children John (Sara) Schildknecht, Jr., of O'Fallon; Kari (Jason) Wanzer of Germantown, TN; and Bret (Ivette Medina) Schildknecht of O'Fallon; grandchildren Jake and Ryan Schildknecht, Ethan and Sydney Wanzer; sister Lynn (Bob) Stroh; and nephew Rob (Maureen) Stroh.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fern, nee Reinhardt, and Clarence Schildknecht.
Memorial donations are suggested to Shriners Hospital.
Visitation will be held 4 – 8 pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon, IL.
Online condolences may be shared at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon, is serving the Schildknecht family.
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