Eugene Restoff

SCHELLER, Ill. — Eugene Edward "Gene" Restoff, 77, of Scheller passed away at 10:43 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born Oct. 3, 1944, in Chicago, the son of Walter P. and Josephine Mary Danczyk Restoff. Gene married LaVerne Dalman on Nov. 23, 1967, in Du Bois, Illinois, and she preceded him in death Nov. 12, 2014.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Consolidated Coal Co. Burning Star.

Gene was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois and the United Mine Workers of America. He was an avid raccoon hunter, enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a lifelong farmer. Gene was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1965-1969.

He is survived by two daughters, Francie (David) Landewee of Scott City and Jeannie (Todd) Landewee of Chaffee, Missouri; four sons, Jim Restoff of Okawville, Illinois, Bob (Diedra) Restoff and Dan Restoff, both of Tamaroa, Illinois, and Steve Restoff of Pinckneyville, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Grace Landewee, Jason Landewee, Aubrey Landewee, Parker Landewee, Tyler Restoff, Megan Restoff, Justin Restoff, Ben Restoff and Emily Restoff; and one brother, Raymond (Xenia) Restoff of Scheller.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois, with the Rev. Dan Jurek officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Du Quoin VFW and American Legion and the U.S. Air Force. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Du Bois.

Friends may make memorials to St. Charles Catholic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.