Thomas J Bergkoetter Obituary
We announce the death of Thomas J Bergkoetter of Saint Libory, Illinois, who passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Thomas will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas J Bergkoetter to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Anton (Anna); his wife Dolores C.; his great grandchildren, Hadley and Wyley Dressler; and his brothers, James (Norma) and Albert Bergkoetter (Yvonne).
He is survived by: his children, Ron Bergkoetter (Sandy) of St. Libory, IL, Dave Bergkoetter (Kelly) of Addieville, IL, Sharon Robertson (Joe) of St. Libory, IL and Dean Bergkoetter (Kirsten) of Freeburg, IL; his grandchildren, Briana Swierczek (Kyle), Abby Eckert (Zach), Emily Bergkoetter, Hilary Dressler (Nick), Hanna Kay (Logan), Hope Bergkoetter (Cole Gelfius), Kelsey Fejzic (Amar), Shelby Reynolds (Matthew), Allison Bergkoetter (Sidney Hose) and Travis Bergkoetter (Shea); his great grandchildren, Eleanor, Oliver, Theodore Swierczek, Wesley David Dressler, River, Oaklyn Kay and Brooks Eckert; his sister Mary Koeller (Kenneth); and his sister-in-law Sandra Buescher. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Liborius Catholic Church (911 Sparta St, St Libory, IL 62282). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at the St. Liborius Catholic Cemetery (911 Sparta St, St Libory, IL 62282).
Memorials may be made to St. Liborius Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 331, St. Libory, IL 62282 or St. Libory Volunteer Fire Dept., P. O. Box 352, St. Libory, IL 62282.
