John Salzman Blievernicht, age 87

June 02, 1931 – February 08, 2019

John Salzman Blievernicht, 87 of rural Teutopolis, IL passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 8 ^th , 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, February 11, 2019, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Dieterich (rural Wheeler).  Burial will be in the St. Paul's Cemetery, with full military rites by the Dieterich American Legion Post #628.  Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM – Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the church.  There will also be visitation 1 hour before the service.   In loving memory of John , memorials may be made to

Lutheran Hour, Meals on Wheels or St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

He was born June 2 ^nd , 1931 at home to George & Martha (Salzman) Blievernicht.

Baptized June 21 ^st , 1931

Confirmed March 25 ^th , 1945 – Confirmation Verse: Proverbs 23:26

Lifelong member St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wheeler, IL

Entered US Navy – November 14 ^th , 1951 during Korean War conflict.

Stationed in San Diego and served on the USS Collett Destroyer

Honorably Discharged- November 3 ^rd , 1955

Married to Irene (Wolf) Blievernicht on January 1 ^st , 1956, St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Lifelong farmer who loved to hunt, fish, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

John is survived by:

Wife Irene, daughter Regina (Bill) Baxter of Teutopolis, Illinois,

4 sons Michael (Kim) Blievernicht of Newton, Illinois; Dennis (Kathleen) Blievernicht of Teutopolis, Illinois; Dean (Sue) Blievernicht of Casey, Illinois; Steve (Elaine) Blievernicht of Teutopolis, Illinois;

13 Grandkids Doug (Melani) Baxter, David (Amanda) Baxter, Sharon (Eric) Schackmann, James Blievernicht, Ana (Michael) Meyer, Elise (Dane) Crosson, Bo Blievernicht, Trevor Borries, Austin Brian, Kyle Blievernicht, Noah Blievernicht, Evan Blievernicht, Elle Blievernicht,

8 great-grandchildren Riley Baxter, Carson Baxter, Layla Baxter, Collin Baxter, Grace Baxter, Addison Meyer, Kason Meyer, Emmy Meyer,

sister Mary Bushur Indianapolis, Indiana.

Proceeded in death by Parents George & Martha (Salzman) Blievernicht, sister & brother-in-law Ruth & Karl Jesgarz and brother-in-law Raymond Bushur, 2 Grandchildren Daniel Baxter and Ryan Blievernicht, 2 great grandchildren, Ian Schackmann and Madison Schackmann.