Joseph Roedell Obituary (1952 - 2024)

Joseph James Roedell, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 27th, 2024 surrounded by his family at OSF St. James Hospital. Born in Pontiac, Illinois, he was the son of Lawrence Roedell and Adrian (Reed) Roedell. October 7th, 1978, he married the love of his life Joan Clark-Roedell, who preceded him in his heavenly reception on February 12th, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Roedell; sister-in-law, Flossie Roedell; and brother-in-law, Terry Clark. He graduated from Odell High School in 1970 and was a semi-truck driver for much of his life for Brunton Motor Freight. He is survived, loved, and missed dearly by his children, Kimberly Sereg (Michael Collins) (Pontiac), Tisha Brown (Pontiac), Karen (Eddie) Millsap (Pontiac), Jodi Roedell (Seybrook), Ted Bennett, Josh (Tammy) Davis (Dana); his grandchildren Zachary (Halley) Sereg, Amanda Brown (William Cushow), Susie Brown, Jody Brown (Amber Grider), Charles (Shanie) Bennett-Devault, Jeremiah Devault (Krysha Hurt), Andrew Devault (Jessica Hernandez), Katelyn Devault (Kennon Rose), Brenda Zehr, Leah Bennett, Jennafer Bennett, Brett Wilson, Hope MJ Tish, Kayla Wilson, his siblings Faye Clark (Florida), Glen Roedell (Arkansas), Cheryl (David) Pennington (Fairbury), Janeen (David) Lloyd (Fairbury), Gerry (George) Gilmore (Pontiac), and Terry (Wendy) Roedell (Arkansas); and many, many great grandchildren. We are gonna miss you Big Sexy.