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  • Visitation

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024

    11:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Service

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024

    1:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Marvin N. “Mick” Pacatte, 96, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded by loved ones.

    He was born on August 19, 1928, in Pierron, IL, to Philip and Julia (nee Koch) Pacatte.  On September 30, 1950, he married Beatrice Augustin at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL

    Marvin was a member at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Holy Name Society.  He was active in the Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts, when his son was young. For most of his career he was an auto mechanic at the Chevy dealership in Highland, IL.  In retirement, he worked at Highland Home for 22 years.  Marvin was a storyteller extraordinaire and practical jokester.  He was very active throughout his life and loved having fun with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He pulled them around the yard in a wagon and attended as many of their sporting events as he could get to.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Julia Pacatte; son-in-law, Grant Gruneich; brothers, sisters and in-laws, Burnell “Barney” Pacatte, Lorraine Pacatte,  Merle “Butch” Pacatte, , Mary Liz Pacatte, Le Nore “Tommy” Jerden, Bill Jerden, Orlean “Chick” Henry, Charles Henry, Doris Pacatte, Mildred “Millie” Loyet,  Edward Loyet,  Marilyn Walker,  John Walker, Jeanette “Jenny” Towle, George Towle, James “Skip” Pacatte, Pat Pacatte.

    Marvin is survived by this wife of 74 years,  Beatrice “Bea” Pacatte; daughters, Mary Gruneich, Shorewood, IL, Barbara (Steve) Iborg, Cary, IL, Jane (Andy) Wessel, Pierron, IL; son, Mark (Carol) Pacatte, Edwardsville, IL; grandchildren, Jessica (Vicki) Short- Gruneich, Jennifer (Matt) Thomas, Jackelyn Gruneich, Joshua Gruneich, Katherine Ciepierski, John Iborg, Todd (Ashley) Wessel, Kraig (Brenda) Wessel, Ryan Pacatte, Shaun Pacatte; great grandchildren, Annie Thomas, Sam Thomas, Elsie Thomas, Truman Thomas, Molly Ciepierski, Mitchell Ciepierski, Will Ciepierski, Lauren Ciepierski, Jadyn Wessel, Braxton Green, Greyson Wessel, Lucas Wessel; many nieces and nephews.

    Memorial donations may be made to Vitas Healthcare or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

    Visitation: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 1:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Clergy: Fr. John Beveridge

    Interment: Highland City Cemetery, Highland, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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2 Condolences
 
  1. Charles Henry / September 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    Uncle Mick was loved by all who knew him. His wit was charming and his stories were extraordinary. I was lucky to be his godson. And did he know cars….had my heart set on a sporty 1970 AMC Javelin after college. Uncle Mick just shook his head and smiled…Chiddy, take the 67 Chevy Bel Air. Wise suggestion Uncle Mick.

  2. Nancy Schoen / September 28, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    Bea,
    Condolences to you and your family. It’s been many, many years ago that we worked together and I was always happy when you were my charge nurse. Take care and God Bless.
    Nancy Goodin Schoen LPN

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