CHESTER – Eldred L. Gremmels, 97, of Chester, passed away at 5:56 am, Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.

Eldred was born in Bremen, Illinois, on August 4, 1922, the son of the late Charles and Caroline Hartman Gremmels.  He married Bernice Hornbostel on September 17, 1944 at West Point, Illinois.  She preceded her in death on April 27, 2015.  He was a Farmer.  Eldred was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Bremen.

Eldred was survived by sisters-in-law, Marie Hornbostel of Campbell Hill, Alice Nelson of Steeleville, and Earl (Lordean) Welge of  Chester; nieces and nephews, Barb (Steve) Gremmels, Eddie Hornbostel, Mary Ann (Dave) Schatte, Dorothy (Steve) Weaver, Robert (Stephanie) Welge, Randy (Kathy) Troue, Nancy (Terry) Guethle, Diane Ehlers, and Carol (James) Best; several great nieces and great nephews; and several great great nieces and great great nephews.

Eldred was also preceded in by his Parents; and three brothers, Alvin Gremmels, Omer Gremmels, and Raymond Schnoeker.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Bremen, with Rev. Dennis Scoville officiating.  Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville.  Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call from 5 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday and on Wednesday from 7:30 am until 9 am, then from 10 am until 11 am at the church.  Memorials may be given to St. John's Organ Fund.