Marvin N. "Mick" Pacatte

Marvin N. "Mick" Pacatte, 96, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on August 19, 1928, in Pierron, IL, to Philip and Julia (nee Koch) Pacatte. On September 30, 1950, he married Beatrice Augustin at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL
Marvin was a member at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Holy Name Society. He was active in the Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts, when his son was young. For most of his career he was an auto mechanic at the Chevy dealership in Highland, IL. In retirement, he worked at Highland Home for 22 years. Marvin was a storyteller extraordinaire and practical jokester. He was very active throughout his life and loved having fun with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He pulled them around the yard in a wagon and attended as many of their sporting events as he could get to.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Julia Pacatte; son-in-law, Grant Gruneich; brothers, sisters and in-laws, Burnell "Barney" Pacatte, Lorraine Pacatte, Merle "Butch" Pacatte,, Mary Liz Pacatte, Le Nore "Tommy" Jerden, Bill Jerden, Orlean "Chick" Henry, Charles Henry, Doris Pacatte, Mildred "Millie" Loyet, Edward Loyet, Marilyn Walker, John Walker, Jeanette "Jenny" Towle, George Towle, James "Skip" Pacatte, Pat Pacatte.
Marvin is survived by this wife of 74 years, Beatrice "Bea" Pacatte; daughters, Mary Gruneich, Shorewood, IL, Barbara (Steve) Iborg, Cary, IL, Jane (Andy) Wessel, Pierron, IL; son, Mark (Carol) Pacatte, Edwardsville, IL; grandchildren, Jessica (Vicki) Short- Gruneich, Jennifer (Matt) Thomas, Jackelyn Gruneich, Joshua Gruneich, Katherine Ciepierski, John Iborg, Todd (Ashley) Wessel, Kraig (Brenda) Wessel, Ryan Pacatte, Shaun Pacatte; great grandchildren, Annie Thomas, Sam Thomas, Elsie Thomas, Truman Thomas, Molly Ciepierski, Mitchell Ciepierski, Will Ciepierski, Lauren Ciepierski, Jadyn Wessel, Braxton Green, Greyson Wessel, Lucas Wessel; many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Vitas Healthcare or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Visitation: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 1:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
Clergy: Fr. John Beveridge
Interment: Highland City Cemetery, Highland, IL
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL