IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Victor L.
Brelje
September 17, 1936 – June 26, 2021
STEELEVILLE – Victor L. Brelje, 84, of Steeleville, passed away at 12:04 pm, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.
Victor was born in Chester, Illinois, on September 17, 1936, the son of Victor H. and Dorothy Neuling Brelje. He married Betty A. Grefe, on October 28, 1961, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville. Victor was retired from World Color Press. Victor was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Helena from August 1954 to October 1957. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, B.B.K. American Legion Post #480, Steeleville, Kaskaskia VFW Post #3553, Chester, and he was the Secretary of USS Helena Organization.
Victor is survived by his wife, Betty Brelje of Steeleville; two sons, David Brelje and Bruce (Tammy) Brelje, both of Waltonville; two grandchildren, Nicholis and Kadon; one step granddaughter, Opal; one step great granddaughter, Hannah; and one step great great granddaughter, Nova; and one brother, Dale (Mary Ann) Brelje of Maryville, IL.
Victor is also preceded in death by his Parents; one son, Brian Brelje; one step grandson, Ernie Chasteen; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Brelje.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, with Rev. Mark Harriss 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 7 pm on Monday, and on Tuesday from 7:30 am until 9 am, then from 10 am until 11 am at the church. Memorials may be given St. Mark's Lutheran Church or St. Mark's Lutheran School.
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