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Howard J. "Peewee" Antrobus, Sr., 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Jackson, MO.
He was born on August 23, 1930, in Wood River, IL, the son of Louis Howard and Blanche Ellen (Craft) Antrobus. He married Mary A. Robeen on June 11, 1955 in Alton, IL. She survives.
Howard is a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He is a lifetime member of the East Alton American Legion and was the oldest living member, as well as a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge in Alton. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with the 865th Battalion to go to annual reunions and spending time with his family and friends.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Howard J. "Peewee" Antrobus, Jr. of Jerseyville, Mary (Dewayne) Humphrey of Jackson, MO, Rick (Glynda) Antrobus of Alton, and Lisa (Shane) Schultze of Alton; sisters, Janet Bryant of Wood River, Jean Oats of Godfrey, and Sharon Flowers of Alton; nine grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; a son; and two granddaughters.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Graveside service and burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11 am, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospital for Children.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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