Jess Sarchet's Obituary
Jess William Sarchet, 76, of Vandalia, passed away on July 02, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Per Jess’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com
Jess was born March 26, 1947 in Vandalia, the son of Jess and Vivian (Hall) Sarchet. He married Phyllis Ann Rentsch on June 11, 1977 in Cave City, AR; together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Jess retired from Caterpillar; and again from Illinois Department of Corrections - Vandalia Correctional Center after 24 years as a correctional officer. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Sarchet; son, Jess Sarchet II and wife Elsie and their children, Jessie, Noah, and Jonah; sons, John Sarchet and Jim Sarchet; daughters, Angela and husband Brett Keller and Christina Sarchet; many grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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