Jeffrey W. Shoen, 66, of Moweaqua, died December 21, 2022, in OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Assumption, IL.  Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Assumption.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jeff Shoen Memorial Fund, which will be used to support Clothe-A-Kid.

Jeff was born on September 4, 1956 in Carson City, MI, the son of Gordon W. and Wilma I. (Gavitt) Shoen.  He married Diane M. Haas on August 18, 1979 in Nauvoo, IL.  She survives.

Jeff was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Assumption.  He was a Warehouse Foreman with Associated Office Furnishings for over 40 years and currently a custodian at Bond Primary School in Assumption, where the kids lovingly called him, Mr. Jeff.

Through the years Jeff was active with the Knights of Columbus and served a term as Grand Knight.  Jeff coached girls summer league softball for over 10 seasons.  Jeff also enjoyed the role as co-pit master for Pits and Grins BBQ team.  Recently, Jeff has shared his gift of photography with the community by capturing the beauty and grace of the Moweaqua eagles.  Jeff was a skilled carpenter and his creations are showcased in the homes and businesses of many family and friends.  There was not anything Jeff could not do but what he loved most of all was his family, especially those that called him Papa.

Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Diane; daughters: Abby (Brian) Barnes of Assumption, IL and Hannah (Austin) Donoho of Moweaqua, IL; grandchildren: Teddy, Scarlett, Gabe, and Sully; sister, Nancy West of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents and brother, Tom Shoen.

Though Jeff's death was sudden and unexpected we know the depth of his love and his gifts will remain in our hearts always.