Joseph Eugene Shively,
Was born September 10, 1939, in Belleville,IL, and passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at about 1:45 p.m. at his home, surrounded by his family.
Joe graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958. He also attended BAC (SWIC) and SIUE for various courses over the years. Even though formal education wasn't Joe's "cup of tea", he often said he went to the "School of Hard Knocks". He told youngsters, "Don't grow up to be a dummy –stay in school."
He joined the U. S. Navy in 1961. He was very proud to serve as a Seabee, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His natural love of his country, nurtured in him by the Navy, would guide him in numerous endeavors and friendships throughout his life.
After leaving the service in 1965, he worked for the St. Clair County Farm Service, becoming closely involved with members of the farming community, whom he considered the backbone of the nation and with whom he developed life-long friendships.
Dedicated to youth, Joe was a coach to many a young ball player and gymnast. From the kids working out in the small neighborhood gym all the way to the university level, his encouragement to "Work hard!" is remembered by many.
Eventually, Joe became a dedicated member of the construction industry, emphasizing the highest quality workmanship and best service to his customers. In 1978, he and his wife began their own business, Shively Builders, Inc., a firm specializing in restaurants, small commercial and high-quality residential construction. Joe was noted by his customers and employees for his fairness, honesty, and hard work.
Joe wasn't satisfied with the status-quo; he wanted to improve the community he lived in and loved. A successful candidate for Belleville City Alderman in 1998, he served slightly less than two terms, resigning because of health concerns. He constantly asked, "Why, as a city, can't we do better?" He fought many battles, always considering the taxpayers and his community first.
Joe had a humorous knack of twisting his words into what people call "Joe-isms". Some of his favorites were "Let's go up to downtown, walk the square around and look the windows in" and "Throw the bull over the fence, some hay".
Above all, Joe was an honest, fair, sincere, and dedicated person. He loved his God, family, friends, community, and nation to the deepest depths of his soul. He will be fondly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Shively was preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. and Mary C., nee Eisemann, Shively; and his father-in-law, Harry S. Wallace.
He is survived by his life-long love, his wife, his mother-in-law, Amelia, who is a resident at Four Fountains in Belleville; two daughters, a son, and four grandchildren.
Joe is also survived by his five siblings.
He was highly respected and loved by his numerous nieces and nephews. The list of individuals he called "friend" is very long, many of whom visited and encouraged him during his illness. To them his family will be eternally grateful.
Was born September 10, 1939, in Belleville,IL, and passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at about 1:45 p.m. at his home, surrounded by his family.
Joe graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958. He also attended BAC (SWIC) and SIUE for various courses over the years. Even though formal education wasn't Joe's "cup of tea", he often said he went to the "School of Hard Knocks". He told youngsters, "Don't grow up to be a dummy –stay in school."
He joined the U. S. Navy in 1961. He was very proud to serve as a Seabee, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His natural love of his country, nurtured in him by the Navy, would guide him in numerous endeavors and friendships throughout his life.
After leaving the service in 1965, he worked for the St. Clair County Farm Service, becoming closely involved with members of the farming community, whom he considered the backbone of the nation and with whom he developed life-long friendships.
Dedicated to youth, Joe was a coach to many a young ball player and gymnast. From the kids working out in the small neighborhood gym all the way to the university level, his encouragement to "Work hard!" is remembered by many.
Eventually, Joe became a dedicated member of the construction industry, emphasizing the highest quality workmanship and best service to his customers. In 1978, he and his wife began their own business, Shively Builders, Inc., a firm specializing in restaurants, small commercial and high-quality residential construction. Joe was noted by his customers and employees for his fairness, honesty, and hard work.
Joe wasn't satisfied with the status-quo; he wanted to improve the community he lived in and loved. A successful candidate for Belleville City Alderman in 1998, he served slightly less than two terms, resigning because of health concerns. He constantly asked, "Why, as a city, can't we do better?" He fought many battles, always considering the taxpayers and his community first.
Joe had a humorous knack of twisting his words into what people call "Joe-isms". Some of his favorites were "Let's go up to downtown, walk the square around and look the windows in" and "Throw the bull over the fence, some hay".
Above all, Joe was an honest, fair, sincere, and dedicated person. He loved his God, family, friends, community, and nation to the deepest depths of his soul. He will be fondly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Shively was preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. and Mary C., nee Eisemann, Shively; and his father-in-law, Harry S. Wallace.
He is survived by his life-long love, his wife, his mother-in-law, Amelia, who is a resident at Four Fountains in Belleville; two daughters, a son, and four grandchildren.
Joe is also survived by his five siblings.
He was highly respected and loved by his numerous nieces and nephews. The list of individuals he called "friend" is very long, many of whom visited and encouraged him during his illness. To them his family will be eternally grateful.
Joseph Eugene Shively,
Was born September 10, 1939, in Belleville,IL, and passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at about 1:45 p.m. at his home, surrounded by his family.
Joe graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958. He also attended BAC (SWIC) and SIUE for various courses over the years. Even though formal education wasn't Joe's "cup of tea", he often said he went to the "School of Hard Knocks". He told youngsters, "Don't grow up to be a dummy –stay in school."
He joined the U. S. Navy in 1961. He was very proud to serve as a Seabee, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His natural love of his country, nurtured in him by the Navy, would guide him in numerous endeavors and friendships throughout his life.
After leaving the service in 1965, he worked for the St. Clair County Farm Service, becoming closely involved with members of the farming community, whom he considered the backbone of the nation and with whom he developed life-long friendships.
Dedicated to youth, Joe was a coach to many a young ball player and gymnast. From the kids working out in the small neighborhood gym all the way to the university level, his encouragement to "Work hard!" is remembered by many.
Eventually, Joe became a dedicated member of the construction industry, emphasizing the highest quality workmanship and best service to his customers. In 1978, he and his wife began their own business, Shively Builders, Inc., a firm specializing in restaurants, small commercial and high-quality residential construction. Joe was noted by his customers and employees for his fairness, honesty, and hard work.
Joe wasn't satisfied with the status-quo; he wanted to improve the community he lived in and loved. A successful candidate for Belleville City Alderman in 1998, he served slightly less than two terms, resigning because of health concerns. He constantly asked, "Why, as a city, can't we do better?" He fought many battles, always considering the taxpayers and his community first.
Joe had a humorous knack of twisting his words into what people call "Joe-isms". Some of his favorites were "Let's go up to downtown, walk the square around and look the windows in" and "Throw the bull over the fence, some hay".
Above all, Joe was an honest, fair, sincere, and dedicated person. He loved his God, family, friends, community, and nation to the deepest depths of his soul. He will be fondly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Shively was preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. and Mary C., nee Eisemann, Shively; and his father-in-law, Harry S. Wallace.
He is survived by his life-long love, his wife, his mother-in-law, Amelia, who is a resident at Four Fountains in Belleville; two daughters, a son, and four grandchildren.
Joe is also survived by his five siblings.
He was highly respected and loved by his numerous nieces and nephews. The list of individuals he called "friend" is very long, many of whom visited and encouraged him during his illness. To them his family will be eternally grateful.
Was born September 10, 1939, in Belleville,IL, and passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at about 1:45 p.m. at his home, surrounded by his family.
Joe graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958. He also attended BAC (SWIC) and SIUE for various courses over the years. Even though formal education wasn't Joe's "cup of tea", he often said he went to the "School of Hard Knocks". He told youngsters, "Don't grow up to be a dummy –stay in school."
He joined the U. S. Navy in 1961. He was very proud to serve as a Seabee, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His natural love of his country, nurtured in him by the Navy, would guide him in numerous endeavors and friendships throughout his life.
After leaving the service in 1965, he worked for the St. Clair County Farm Service, becoming closely involved with members of the farming community, whom he considered the backbone of the nation and with whom he developed life-long friendships.
Dedicated to youth, Joe was a coach to many a young ball player and gymnast. From the kids working out in the small neighborhood gym all the way to the university level, his encouragement to "Work hard!" is remembered by many.
Eventually, Joe became a dedicated member of the construction industry, emphasizing the highest quality workmanship and best service to his customers. In 1978, he and his wife began their own business, Shively Builders, Inc., a firm specializing in restaurants, small commercial and high-quality residential construction. Joe was noted by his customers and employees for his fairness, honesty, and hard work.
Joe wasn't satisfied with the status-quo; he wanted to improve the community he lived in and loved. A successful candidate for Belleville City Alderman in 1998, he served slightly less than two terms, resigning because of health concerns. He constantly asked, "Why, as a city, can't we do better?" He fought many battles, always considering the taxpayers and his community first.
Joe had a humorous knack of twisting his words into what people call "Joe-isms". Some of his favorites were "Let's go up to downtown, walk the square around and look the windows in" and "Throw the bull over the fence, some hay".
Above all, Joe was an honest, fair, sincere, and dedicated person. He loved his God, family, friends, community, and nation to the deepest depths of his soul. He will be fondly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Shively was preceded in death by his parents, Louis E. and Mary C., nee Eisemann, Shively; and his father-in-law, Harry S. Wallace.
He is survived by his life-long love, his wife, his mother-in-law, Amelia, who is a resident at Four Fountains in Belleville; two daughters, a son, and four grandchildren.
Joe is also survived by his five siblings.
He was highly respected and loved by his numerous nieces and nephews. The list of individuals he called "friend" is very long, many of whom visited and encouraged him during his illness. To them his family will be eternally grateful.
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