Obituary for Joseph H. Effinger
A World War II veteran, Mr. Effinger served with an artillery unit in the European theatre including the Battle of the Bulge. He married the love of his life, Cecile Gully, of Mulhouse, France on November 15, 1947. Their seven children meant the world to him. They include: Gilbert (Bonnie), Dan (Liz), Margie (Jim) Tomes, Patty (Bill) Scruggs, Joseph (Cindy) Effinger, Mark (Angel) and Tom, who died in 1985. Joseph is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, plus step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Cecile; by his son, Tom, and by his only brother, Aloysius, who was killed in Okinawa during World War II.
Mr. Effinger was a life member of Wadesville VFW Post 6576. He was also a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, the St. Wendel Knights of St. John and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was a farmer and also worked at and retired from George Koch and Sons.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Burial will follow in St. Wendel Church Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites.
Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 10:00 AM until service time on Tuesday at St. Wendel Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe and Cecile Effinger Endowment Fund St. Wendel Catholic Church, 10542 W. Boonville New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47720.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Memory Unit at Solarbron for all of their loving and compassionate care.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph H. Effinger please visit our Sympathy Store.
