Timothy G. “Chewy” Gebke
- Visitation Dates and Times
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:00-1:30 p.m.
- Visitation Location
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso
- Service Date
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Service Time
2:00 p.m.
- Service Location
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso
- Full Obituary
Timothy G. “Chewy” Gebke, age 57, of Bartelso, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, with his loving wife and son by his side.
He was born August 20, 1968, in Breese, the son of the late Arnold J. and Irene (née Kapp) Gebke. On June 15, 1996, Tim married Kristy Wuebbels at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, Kristy, Tim is survived by his son, Austin Gebke of Bartelso; siblings, Jane (David) Beckmann of Carlyle, Arnold (friend, Celeste Buschschulte) Gebke of New Baden, Pat (Randy) Kruep of Bartelso, Marvin “Ziff” (Kim) Gebke of Damiansville, and Judy (Gerard “Rex”) Schomaker of Albers; parents-in-law, Kate (John) Frerker of Highland and Wayne (friend, Joyce Becker) Wuebbels of Bartelso; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karen Gebke of Bartelso, John (Sharon) Wuebbels of Germantown, Adam (Angie) Wuebbels of Trenton, and Eric (Lucy) Wuebbels of Oakville, MO; special family friends, Danny “Yap” Becker of Bartelso, Theresa (Brett) Schuessler of Nashville, and Michele (fiancé Frank Lancia) Becker of Shiloh; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leonard “Len” Gebke.
Chewy was a dedicated employee of ShelterLogic in Breese for over 35 years. He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso and the Bartelso Knights of Columbus Council 4745. Known for his fun-loving spirit, Chewy enjoyed hunting, golfing, riding side-by-sides, bowling, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, and spending time outdoors. Above all, he cherished the time he shared with family, friends, and his beloved dog, Phoenix.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. Thomas Lugge presiding. Interment will follow at St. Cecila Cemetery in Bartelso.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on September 10, 2025, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family (checks payable to Kristy Gebke) and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
