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Jeffrey John Pilger
ST. LOUIS, MO - Jeffrey John Pilger, 37, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Springfield, died on Friday, November 2, 2012, in St. Louis, MO.
Jeffrey was born April 29, 1975, in Springfield, the son of Hal and Sue Groneck Pilger.
Jeffrey was a graduate of Sacred Heart Griffin High School, where he was an All-City Baseball Player, and attended Eastern Illinois University. He had recently been employed by Raw-lings Sporting Goods in St. Louis and was a past volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jeffrey was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Rams fan, loved fishing, listening to music, and was an avid animal lover. Most of all, Jeff loved spending time with his family especially playing with his niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Groneck, Sr.; and grandparents, Harold Pil-ger, Sr., and Bernice Pilger.
He is survived by his parents, Hal and Sue Pilger of Springfield; siblings, Laura (husband, Kerrick) Rahm of Carlyle and Mike (wife, Jen) Pilger of Wellington, FL; one niece, Audrey Rahm of Carlyle; three nephews, Colin Rahm of Carlyle, Matthew and Mason Pilger, both of Wellington, FL; grandmother, Doris Groneck of Springfield; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Church of the Little Flower, 800 Stevenson Dr., Springfield. Vis-itation will begin with a prayer service at 6:00 PM. An additional visitation will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM, Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Church of the Little Flower.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Church of the Little Flower, with Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Cardinals Care, 700 Clark St., St. Louis, MO 63102 or Illinois Humane, P.O. Box 512, Springfield, IL 62705.
Jeff's family is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey PILGER
Sponsored by A friend..I will forever cherish Your Sweetness & Playfulness.
Keith E. Kanalas
September 1, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Pilger,
Jeff was my room mate in Tampa at South Florida for 2 years.
We both left Tampa in May 1997. We packed our cars up and drove following each other ( Jeff w/ the dog Max) up I-75 seperating somewhere in KY! Jeff headed toward Springfield, IL... me toward Cincinnati! He was my best friend in Tampa. When I moved there to finish college, he was one of the first people I met. We spent many hours together, playing video games, listening to tunes, chasing a good time!! He kept me happy while I was home sick from family and friends in Ohio. I will never forget him, he's in my heart forever as my brother!
I'm sorry we lost touch over the years, so is life at times? I was searching him out some 20 years late and discovered my loss of a dear and great man! Seeing as this is some 8 years now, not sure if you'll get this... but, if you do, just know he left a mark and made me a better man! God Bless you!
Sincerely,
Keith E. Kanalas
Cincinnati, OH
Tracy Juelich-Hayes
November 22, 2012
Dear Pilger family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Jeff from growing up in Hyde Park. Thinking and praying for you during the difficult time.
Karen Kohnke
November 15, 2012
Dear Sue, I am so sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to you and your family, and to all who knew and loved your son.
November 12, 2012
Godspeed..xoxoxo
Carbonells
November 8, 2012
Hal,
So sorry about your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Genny Leach-Shelton
November 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of him. He will be greatly missed by all. My prayers are with you all at this time.
November 7, 2012
Sue and Hal
I am so sorry about the loss of your son. You are in my prayers.
Pat Hembd
Don and Pat Graham
November 7, 2012
Dear Hal Sue Laura and Mike,
Our condolences to you for this loss. We remember Jeff from his first days in SHG on the 1989 basketball team with our son Hugh under coach Jim Ketchum. He was a fine young man who was not only talented but unselfish. He was an inspiration.
I be thinking of you when Im out fishing Jeff.
Eric Quinnell
November 7, 2012
Gona miss this great guy. I fished 40 or more times with him. He hardly ever complained about anything ever. Maybe a tough Cardinals or Rams loss or a tough day at the bank. I appreciated all his help. I lost my DL years back and he would help me load my hotdog cart stuff up and run me to Sams club for supplies. What a great guy and I cant thank him enough for all he did to help out. I lost touch when he moved to FL. I will miss him dearly and will never forget him. God Bless Jeff, Your Old Nieghborhood Friend Eric Quinnell AKA hotdog brat guy downtown.
Ryan Wolfe
November 7, 2012
Hal, Sue, Jeff and Laura-
I'm so sorry to hear about this. I am praying for all of you. May peace come in knowing that he is with the Lord again. God bless all of you!
Richard Tittle
November 7, 2012
Sue and Hal, So very sorry for you and all the family. I remember playing catch with Jeff a zillion years ago and you telling me about his potential minor league possibilities a half zillion years ago. Rich
Missy Rhymes
November 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rob and Olga Butler
November 7, 2012
Harold and Sue,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss of Jeff. It was truly sad news. We will pray for your healing.
Rob and Olga Butler
Ginny and Neil Wenning
November 7, 2012
Sue, Hal and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jeff's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
November 7, 2012
Dear Harold & Sue, we just found out about this tragic loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy regarding the passing of your son.We know it's easy to say, but he is in a better place.
In our prayers,
Len & Donna Carmona
Robert and Marsha Burns
November 7, 2012
Hal and Sue, So sorry to hear about Jeff. Always enjoyed his sense of humor. Our thoughts are with you.
Craig and Brenda Elliott
November 6, 2012
So sorry for your loss. We pray for strength for you and your family during this difficult time.
November 6, 2012
Dear Hal & Sue,
We hearts go out to you in this time of loss. The boys had such great times together growing up. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda & Pat Nagle
November 6, 2012
Sue and Hal, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Prayers will be sent up for Jeff and your family.
Blessings, Dana & Pat Kuster
Angela Hayes
November 6, 2012
Sue and Hal...My deepest sympathies on your loss. I wish I knew what to say to ease your pain. May you soon find comfort in your memories and may God wrap His loving arms around you all for strength in this difficult time. Keeping you all in my prayers...
Bob Bartnick, Jr.
November 5, 2012
Hal, Sue, and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I played baseball against Jeff for years, and remember him as always being a great competitor, but more importantly, a very respectful player. I hope you find comfort in all of the great memories you shared.
With my deepest sympathy,
Tom, Sheryl, Steph & Ashley Kulavic
November 5, 2012
Hal, Sue, Mike and Laura,
We are very sorry to read of Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Gloria Katzmark
November 5, 2012
Pilger Family - So sorry to read about Jeff. I remember him being in my class and what a fine young man he was. Little Flower School will be praying for him and the entire Pilger family during this most difficult time.
November 5, 2012
So sorry to hear about Jeff. I remember him being a fine young man. We will pray for him and the entire Pilger family at Little Flower. Gloria Katzmark
Dave Kane
November 5, 2012
To Hal, Sue and family, we're so sorry to hear about your loss. We hope your faith will keep you strong during a very challenging time.
Pam Morgan-Johnson
November 5, 2012
My heart goes out to your family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Sue, you once told me to savor the good days. Remember all your great memories of Jeff. All my thoughts and prayers.
Fred & Mary Nunn and Sons
November 5, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Tiffany Power
November 5, 2012
Sorry to hear of this. The family is in my prayers. :(
Michelle Paoli-marcum
November 5, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Melissa Patterson Duggins
November 5, 2012
Dear Hal and family,
I was so saddened and heart broken for you when I heard of your son Jeffs passing. I hear he was an awesome guy!! My thoughts, prayers and Hugs are with you all.
Sincerely,
Your Sjr friend,
Janie Stanley
November 5, 2012
We were so very sorry to hear of Jeff's death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janie & Chuck Stanley
Connie Price
November 5, 2012
Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss. Jeff was a wonderful person and he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you.
Fran Blemler
November 5, 2012
Pilger Family, so sorry for your loss. Remember the "good times". Fran Blemler
Jodi Unverzagt
November 5, 2012
Thank you Jeff for all the wonderful memories. My heart aches for the family. You are all in my prayers.
David Ploskonka
November 5, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 5, 2012
Hal and Sue,
Jim, Garrett and I were so sad to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Jim, Joan and Garrett Horlacher
Bob & Barb Young
November 5, 2012
Hal, Sue, and family my heart goes out to you in this time of loss. I have only fond memories of Jeff as a young boy playing baseball for my team. I will always remember the practice when only Jeff would bat with Scott Denny pitching. The lord seems to always take the special ones.
Your family will be in our prayers and thoughts during this time of sorrow.
Bob & Barb Young
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