Owen J. Saathoff

Owen J. Saathoff, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away, Monday, August 15, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland.

He was born March 24, 1951, to Homer and Cleda (nee Hug) Saathoff, in Highland, IL. He was a proud graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1970, and went on to earn his Associates Degree in Farm Management from Kaskaskia College.

Owen worked on the family farm one mile south of Pierron.  He enjoyed going to tractor pulls and loved participating in them as well. He had an extensive collection of DVD’s of Tractor Pulls from around the world.  Owen loved to watch the St. Louis Cardinals and was a huge fan. While living at Faith Countryside Apts., you could often find him playing cards or Mexican dominoes with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Cleda Saathoff; niece, Sarah Limestall.

Owen is survived by his children, Sally and Desiree Saathoff; sister Ellen (Kevin) Limestall; niece, Joy (Chris) Krouper; nephew and Godson, Matthew (Andi) Limestall.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s choice.

Memorial Visitation: Monday, August 22, 2022, 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Memorial Service:  Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Interment: Highland City Cemetery

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL