John Richard Carli, 72, of Mt. Washington, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born in Lockport, Illinois to the late Mario and Joyce (Carlson) Carli on May 31, 1951. He was a member of Milltown United Methodist Church in Columbia. Also, he was a member of the McDonald’s Liars Club. John is a third generation mason. After retirement he spent his time at schools mentoring children as a watch dog and serving lunch. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda Carli; sons, John Richard Carli Jr., (Lisa), Scott Edward Carli (Selena), Troy Anthony Carli; grandchildren, Dustin Carli, Makayla Renfrow (Austin), Emma Carli, Madison Carli, Colby Carli, Amber Carli and Audrey Carli; great-grandchildren, Blayne Carli and Gracelynn Keeterer; brothers, Bill Carli (Gail), Richard Carli (Andrea) and Mario Carli (Karen); sisters, Betty Olisar (Scott), Catherine Humphrey (Ron) and Barb McGinn (Lyle); and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at noon in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Hwy. 44 E at 123 Winning Colors Dr.)
This obituary information is courtesy of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.
