Charles William Guebert's Obituary
Charles William Guebert, 86 years of Red Bud, IL, passed away on March 16, 2026 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, IL. He was born January 31, 1940, in Red Bud, IL to Walter and Alma (nee Ohlau) Guebert.
Charles married Sharon Bald on February 3, 1962 at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reform Church in Lenzburg, IL. They just celebrated 64 amazing years together.
Charlie was a hardworking man all his life. He started his career as a milk truck driver, picking up from many local dairy farmers and transitioned to being a beer delivery truck driver. Charlie was an avid gardener throughout his life and enjoyed taking care of Sharon and the family, always providing homecooked meals. He enjoyed canning a variety of foods. Charlie dedicated 20 years to the Red Bud Fire Department and served in the US Army.
Family was Charlie's true pride and joy. Over the years, he enjoyed many vacations with his family, traveling all over. He especially enjoyed spending weekends at the family lake house at Lake of Egypt with family and friends. He made many great memories with his seven grandsons and he will be greatly missed by each of them.
Surviving are his Wife, Sharon (nee Bald) Guebert; Children, Brian (Diane) Guebert, Curtis (Gina) Guebert, and Pamela (Matt) Schrader; Grandsons, Evan (Kate) Guebert, Connor Guebert, Max (Fiance Mya Francis) Schrader, Ross (Fiance Bailey Huebner) Schrader, Nick Guebert, Caleb Guebert and Ian Schrader; Great-Grandson, Chase Guebert; Sister, Carol (Rich) Junge; Brothers-in-Law, Rich Moeller and Ken (Sue) Bald. He also is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by eleven brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2026, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL and Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Red Bud, IL. Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Red Bud, IL with Pastor Mark Winkelman officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church and School.
For more information, please access our website,
https://www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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