Sidney Eugene

O'Dell

Sidney Eugene O'Dell, son of the late Ellen Caroline Harrington O'Dell and Horace Eugene O'Dell, was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri on April 30, 1951. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on June 22, 2018, at the age of 67.

On July 24, 1971 in Pevely, Missouri, Sid was united in marriage to Janet Maher and to this union three children were born. Sid was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a retired autoworker from the Chrysler Corporation. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pilot Knob, Missouri. Sid was on the board of the Ellington Nutrition Center, the Ellington Food Pantry and he served as the community Santa Claus for the last 10 years. Sid was a skilled craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking, finishing concrete and helping his community. He enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, fishing, ranger rides, creek sitting and family gatherings.

Sid is survived by his wife Janet O'Dell of Ellington, Missouri, one son, William O'Dell of Herculaneum, Missouri, two daughters, Kara Stackley and husband Chad of Pevely, Missouri, Jennifer O'Dell and fiancé Don Robertson of Ellington, Missouri, six grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Brynn, Avery, Cameron and Jillian, two brothers, Charles O'Dell of Herculaneum, Missouri, Richard O'Dell of Festus, Missouri, and one sister, Jayne Miller of Pevely, Missouri. Sid will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, June 25 ^th 4 PM to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 26 ^th 10 AM at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pilot Knob, MO

Minister: Pastor Lonnie Etherton

Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Pevely, MO

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

The family has requested donations be made to the Ellington Food Pantry or the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pilot Knob, Missouri, in lieu of flowers.