John Joseph Ilgenfritz, Jr.'s Obituary
Obituary Mr. John Joseph Ilgenfritz, Jr.
Mr. John Joseph Ilgenfritz, Jr. of Millsboro, DE passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance. He was 90 years old.
John was born on May 28, 1931, to the late John J. Sr. and Marie H. Buettner Ilgenfritz. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister Marie Leek.
He worked as a route salesman selling fine paper products for nursing homes and country clubs in the Washington and northern Virginia area for over 30 years. John was a member of Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Millsboro, DE, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and a former District Deputy.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 18 years, Joan Ilgenfritz of Millsboro, DE, five children, Laura Cline (Jack) of Middletown, MD; Karen Stamper of Commerce Township, MI, Wendy Ilgenfritz of Montgomery Village, MD, Donna Matthews of Myrtle Beach, SC and Holly Ilgenfritz of Silver Spring, MD. He is also survived by three sisters, Margaret McGill of Fallston, MD, Bernadette McCarty (Lynn) of Ocean Pines, MD and Carol Ann Stripling of Parkville, MD, a beloved cousin who was like a brother Jerry Connolly of York, PA. a brother-in-law Robert Boyce of Dawsonville, GA and a sister-in-law Karen Ashley of Millsboro, DE.
John was also blessed with five grandchildren: Amanda McCormack (Josh) of Keedysville, MD, Shawn Clement of Middletown, MD, Ryan Cline of Middletown, MD, Julie Matthews of Myrtle Beach, SC and Nicole Matthews of Myrtle Beach, SC as well as three great grandchildren, Nolan Arya and Fiona McCormack. John is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 30839 Mt. Joy Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in John's memory to St. Michael The Archangel/Mary Mother of Peace 202 Edward St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, DE
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