James L. "Jim" Storck, age 75, of St. Elmo passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.
He was born the son of Eldon F. and Charlene M. Jenkins Stork in St. Peter, IL on July 5, 1947.
He had worked in the oil fields and also as a concrete finisher before retiring. He served 7 years in the US Army two tours in Viet Nam from Dec 68-Dec 69 and Jun71- Feb72 during this time he received a Bronze Star.
He was instrumental in the Illinois Patriot Guard Riders and served on the Board of Directors and as a Senior Ride Captain.
He married Veronica "Roni" Lansford in St. Peter on December 6, 1974 and she preceded him in death in August of 2022.
Surviving are their children Christopher (Companion Amber Miller) Storck of Mattoon, Josh Storck wife Jennifer Storck of Teutopolis, Kacee (Companion Britt Ingram) Storck of St. Elmo, 8 Grandchildren, and a great granddaughter Sophya Lowry, sisters: Vickie Husband Mike Pannell of Alma and Linda Suckow of Altamont. Besides his Parents ad wife he was preceded I death by his daughter Kathy Lynn Storck and brother in law Melvin Suckow.
Memorials in Jim's name may be giving to VFW Post T.K. Martin Memorial Post 10009 in Tuscola.
A private burial will be in Griffith Cemetery in Brownstown, IL
Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is assisting the Family
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