Joseph Pingsterhaus Obituary

Visitation Dates and Times
Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Visitation Location
Moss Funeral Home, Germantown
Service Date
Friday, April 25, 2025
Service Time
10:00 a.m.
Service Location
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Germantown
Full Obituary
Joseph W. Pingsterhaus, age 89, of Germantown, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born on August 14, 1935, in Breese, IL, Joe was the son of the late William and Agnes (née Wellinghoff) Pingsterhaus. He married the love of his life, Lucille "Lou" (née Tebbe) Pingsterhaus, on September 19, 1961, at St. Rose Catholic Church. Together, they shared 63 years of marriage, building a life rooted in faith, hard work, and devotion to family. Lou preceded him in death on December 14, 2024.
Joe's life was centered around his deep love for his family and a steadfast work ethic. Alongside Lou, he raised a large and loving family while farming and working at Hunter Packing Co. in East St. Louis. He was a longtime member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, the Bartelso Knights of Columbus Council 4745, and the Clinton County Farm Bureau.
In addition to his parents and wife, Joe was preceded in death by his children, Daniel M. Pingsterhaus, Brenda Davis, Brian Pingsterhaus, and Joseph W. Pingsterhaus, Jr. (infancy); siblings, Alphonse Pingsterhaus, Dorothy (Paul) Rensing, Edwin (Catherine) Pingsterhaus, Wilbert Pingsterhaus, Edward Pingsterhaus, Frances Pingsterhaus, Pauline (Dale) Holtmann, and Robert Pingsterhaus; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Victor and Minnie (nee Gnaedinger) Tebbe; and a brother-in-law, David Tebbe.
Joseph is survived by his children, Tom (Ruth) Pingsterhaus of Jasper, MO, Nancy Ruppel of Dade City, FL, Anthony Pingsterhaus of Sarcoxie, MO, Lori Pingsterhaus of Germantown, Dr. Joyce (Steven) Wilson of Jefferson City, MO, and Sara (significant other, David Allen) Ard of Lakeland, FL; daughter-in-law, Bev (significant other, Jeffery Dickerson) Pingsterhaus of Shattuc; son-in-law, Allan Davis of Greenville; grandchildren, Anna (Andrew) Harpstreit, Casey (Jeffrey) Bonner, Jessica Pingsterhaus, Samantha Pingsterhaus, Jeffrey Davis, William (Sandra) Davis, Jill Gross, Cheryl Ruppel, Amy (Patrick) Bridges, Sierra Wilson, Mikayla Wilson, Alanna Wilson, Selena Wilson, Tyler Allen, and Joseph Allen; great-grandchildren, Asher Harpstreit, Eli Bonner, Charlie McCoy, Elliott, Vinnie Mae, and Anders Davis, Benjamin Drake, Cassidy Race, Patrick Bridges Jr., and Hyram Michael Bridges; brother, Gregory (Florence) Pingsterhaus of Aviston; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat Pingsterhaus of Dodge City, KS, Jerry Tebbe of Pierron, Albert (Marilyn) Tebbe of St. Rose, Jane (Ron) Kleiboeker of Breese, Ralph (Donna) Tebbe of St. Rose, and Martha (Delbert) Giller of Beckemeyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe's passions included attending auctions, spending time outdoors fishing, and above all, enjoying the company of his cherished family.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. Thomas Lugge presiding. Interment with full military honors accorded will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or EWTN Global Catholic Television Network and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.