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John McAtee Obituary
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McATEE, John C. 88, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2008. He was born on April 26, 1920 in Indianapolis, IN to Katherine (Schuck) and Hershel McAtee. He married Opal Cecilia Rasico on September 1, 1942 in Loogootee, IN. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in England in 1942, in France in 1943 and 1944 and received an Honorable Discharge in December 1945. John earned his Associate Degree from Vincennes University in Indiana in 1948; his Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois in 1950; and his Masters Degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois in 1951. He was employed from 1951 to 1978 in the Aeronautical Systems Division At Wright Patterson Air Force Base, providing propulsion support to conceptual aircraft design teams as well as mathematical evaluations and analyses of new engine cycles and fuel types. He earned a Certificate of Merit from the Air Force Systems Command for Outstanding Accomplishments in 1974. John was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lawrence and H. Joseph; and one grandson, Patrick T. McAtee, Jr. in April 1999. Left to cherish his memory are Cecilia, his loving wife of 66 years; nine children and spouses; Joyce (Phillip) Simendinger, Laura (Patrick) Foley, Sr., John "Jack" (Sue) McAtee, Patrick (Susan) McAtee, Sr., William "Bill" (Laura) McAtee, Marian "Mimi" (Eddie) Shell, Karen (Tony) Parker, Christopher (Theresa) McAtee and David McAtee; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary O'Connor; and a brother, Bob (Sally) McAtee. Friends may call in the Conroy Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in St. Teresa Church. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for John McAtee
Mim Shell
October 29, 2008
Dad, It's been a month ago today that you died. I still cry every day. But I still also have the most wonderful memories of growing up. Memories of you and Mom guiding us, loving us in spite of what we did. Happy dreams Dad. I love you and I miss you. Be good, be kind, be careful.
Missy (McAtee) O'Brien
October 11, 2008
Grandpa,
I miss you so much. My best and most cherished memories are my summer visits to Ohio. I loved staying at the house, watching you at your work bench (I too stick out my tongue when I'm working,and noticed Maddie doing the same thing for the first time the day you passed, which made me smile), going to church with you and grandma, always wondering at an early age what you were writing down in your notepad, helping grandma in the garden, you pushing me on the swing in the backyard, your love of reading (especially westerns), teaching me to finally drive the lawn mower only to crash into the garage, sitting in the backseat of the car while grandma "told" you how to drive, and your big hugs and smile. I don't need to ask you to watch over myself and the family because I know you already are. Although, I was unable to visit last July, I loved our last conversation. You were the best grandpa anyone could ask for. Until we meet again, I will sign this the way we have always signed cards and letters... love, kisses and prayers,
xoxo
Missy
Mary McAtee
October 9, 2008
Grandpa,
I love you so much and I can only hope to be as loving, faithful and compassionate as you were. You taught me so much and lived a wonderful life..Until I see you again, I love you, grandpa!
Mary McAtee
Karen McAtee-Parker
October 8, 2008
Dad, words cannot express the sadness I feel because you are no longer with us here on Earth, but to know you are with God eases that pain. All nine of us kids were blessed having you as a father. You were gentle, kind, intelligent, and never afraid to push us to be better, to work harder, to take risks and go the distance. You instilled in all of us a strong belief in God. With your example, you showed us how to live moral lives full of love and compassion for all. Dad, you were the best father God ever placed on this Earth, and I speak for all of us when I say, we dearly miss you. You have earned your way to Heaven. Go with God and please watch over us until we can all meet again. I love you dad (and grandpa and great-grandpa).
Karen and Tony; Angie, Jordan, and Tobias; Rachel, and Jon.
Bill Foley
October 7, 2008
I want to be like my grandfather.
Michael McAtee
October 7, 2008
I love you Grandpa! I will miss you, but know I'll see you again in Heaven. Say some prayers for us, please...
B.J. McAtee
October 5, 2008
Grandpa,
I will miss you very much! The best memories of my childhood were those spent at "The House" for family reunions or Christmas. I am blessed to have had such a perfect Grandpa. You are great role model for us and I am proud to call myself a McAtee! To the other cousins out there, it was great to see us all together and to catch up. I think Grandpa said it best, "We have a great family"!! I think we owe that all to Grandma and Grandpa. Let's all stay in touch. I love you Grandpa, see you on the other side and tell Patrick we love and miss him too.
Charles & Wanda Kennedy
October 3, 2008
Dear Laura & Marian, We send to you our most sincere condolences upon the death of your father. I never met your Dad, but it sounds as if he was someone that I wish I had known.
Marian Horstman Wilt
October 2, 2008
Chris and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care of yourself during this time.
Marian
ANDY STATHOPOULOS
October 2, 2008
IM SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS...YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS.
ANDY STATHOPOULOS AND GIRLS
Dan & Bonnie Schutte
October 1, 2008
Pat & Susan:
Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dan & Bonnie Schutte
Rachel Paden
October 1, 2008
Grandpa,
You are the best man I have ever known and I know that you are in the hands of God now. We all love love you very much and will miss you dearly. I will always cherish the memories of you as they were all happy ones. Thank you!
All of our love,
Denise Mengerink
October 1, 2008
I will miss you very much Grandpa! And to the rest of the family, I love you all! Love, Denise
Debby Baker
October 1, 2008
Dear Mim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I know how you feel, all to well. Please know ,you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. We love you Mim, you will always be family to us!
Debby Baker (Washburn)
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