Robert Mitsdarffer

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.Mr. Mitsdarffer was born on February 10, 1937, in Piopolis, IL, the son of William Frank and Katherine (Engel) Mitsdarffer. He married Nancy M. Ferguson on May 4, 1974, in Joliet, IL.Mr. Mitsdarffer graduated from S.I.U. in Carbondale. He taught U.S. Social Studies and Geography for Decatur Public School District #61, teaching at MacArthur High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School, retiring in 1993. He attended St. James Catholic Church, and was a 50 year member of Elks Lodge #1882, McLeansboro, IL. Mr. Mitsdarffer enjoyed art, reading, gardening, antiquing, and traveling.Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Nancy of Decatur; brothers and sisters Francis (Audrey) Mitsdarffer of Decatur, IL; Floann (Norman) Kirsch of McLeansboro, IL; Clarence (Lucy) Mitsdarffer of Evansville, IN; Marie Devoy of Enfield, IL; and sister-in-law Kay Mitsdarffer of McLeansboro, IL.Mt. Mitsdarffer was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and five brothers.Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com "
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