Sally Nolte

Sally Irene Nolte, 76, passed away at 1:00 pm Sunday August 13, 2017 at her daughters home in Alton.She was born on September 27, 1940 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of William & Alice (Burke) Schmitz.Sally married Kermit Nolte on October 7, 1961 and he preceded her in death.She was a member of St. Mathews Lutheran Church in Brussels.  She retired from the US Postal Service where she worked as the Postmaster in Golden Eagle, IL and was a member of the National Association of Post Masters.  She also worked for Pere Marquette Lodge as an assistant dining room manager and loved to spend time with her Gal Pals.Sally’s hobbies included her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and she loved gardening and canning.She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Irene & Jim Egner of Alton, a son, Dan Nolte of Golden Eagle, four grandchildren, Alexandria Cummings, Bret Nolte, Mallory (Jake) Crowder and Megan Cummings; three great grandchildren, Lila, Wes and Farrah; and one brother, William (Susie) Schmitz of Pennsylvania.Sally was also preceded in death by two half sisters, Jacqueline Underwood and Billie Louise WallsCremation rites will be accorded.In celebration of her life, a gathering will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 1 to 4 pm at the Brussels American Legion.Memorials may be made to the South Calhoun Ambulance Fund or the Point Fire Protection.

Obit Provided By:
Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home