Wilbur H. “Rusty” Schiefer, Jr.

Wilbur H. “Rusty” Schiefer, Jr., 61, of Trenton, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born August 24, 1962, in Highland, IL, to Wilbur H. “Red” and Nancy (nee Bugger) Schiefer. On September 3, 1983, he married Melinda Zotz at Central Church, O’Fallon, IL.

Rusty was a stubborn, hardworking man who would never hesitate to help anyone he could. He enjoyed watching old Westerns, cartoons, and TV shows such as The Andy Griffith Show. He hunted deer, geese, and ducks, and loved his Diet Pepsi. Rusty never knew a stranger, being able to strike up a conversation with everyone. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Schiefer.

Rusty is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Melinda “Mindy” Schiefer of Trenton, IL; father, Wilbur “Red” Schiefer of Lebanon, IL; children, Amanda (significant other, Jeremy Missey) Schiefer of Trenton, IL, Nicholas Schiefer of Lebanon, IL, and Matthew (significant other, Brittany Mueller) Schiefer of Mascoutah, IL; grandchildren, Jacob, Michael, Huntleigh, Hannah, and Logan; siblings, Annette (Dan) Bleisch of Lebanon, IL, Robin Hoster of Lebanon, IL, and Charles “Chuck” Schiefer of Lebanon, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Mascoutah FFA or donor’s choice.

Visitation: Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Funeral Service: Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Clergy: Rev. Phil Barbier, St. John's UCC, Summerfield, IL

Interment: Summerfield Cemetery

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.