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Charles Zittel Obituary
March 9, 1942 - June 13, 2025
Shiloh, Illinois - Charles W. Zittel, age 83, of Shiloh, IL, born March 9, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away June 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Charlie spent his youth in East St. Louis before he met and married his wife, Bern. He served in the Army National Guard and worked at Robert 'Chick' Fritz Distributing in sales and delivery. Among his favorite past-times were spending time with family, attending all the grandkids' numerous sporting events and dance recitals, fishing out in the back yard, and enjoying the family's many pets. The backyard swimming pool on Longview was a common retreat on hot days along with a cold Miller Lite. He enjoyed watching John Wayne movies and the St. Louis football Cardinals and listening to St. Louis Cardinals baseball on the radio in the garage. Charlie was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 592.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eleanor (nee Gray) Zittel; and brother, Hank Zittel.
Surviving are his wife, Bernadette Zittel; daughter, Amy (Craig) Lombardi; and son, Matt (Hope) Zittel; grandchildren, Colin, Jake, and Jack Lombardi and Sam and Madelyn Zittel; sister, Mary El Roche; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and dear neighbors.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.wfh-ofallon.com.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, the Belleville Area Humane Society, and Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial: 12 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, at the church with Rev. Paul Wienhoff, presiding.
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PHIL ODOM
July 31, 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
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"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
Donna Karlak Hayden
June 20, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family. Remembering Charlie in my younger years and he was one of the good guys. Always friendly and caring.
May Our Lord bring peace to all of you.
Pat Thompson
June 18, 2025
I've known Charlie all my life, great memories. So very sorry to see this. Sending prayers and love to Bernie and family.
Pat Easton
June 17, 2025
I knew Charlie in high school and after. He was always a kind man and had an easy laugh. My condolences to Bernadette and family.
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