Joseph Szatkowski, 94, of Edwardsville, IL, born December 22, 1931, in Radom, IL and passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Joseph was a long-time faithful member of Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL. He served our country honorably in the United State Air Force during the Korean War. Joe worked at 1st National Bank of Marine which became Central Bank of Marine and Glen Carbon where he retired as Executive Vice President in 1991. In 1992 he started a new career at Schantz and Sons Manufacturing, retiring 9 years later. He was a member of the Becker Reding American Legion Post # 702 where he held many offices. He also served many years as the Village Clerk for Marine, IL. Joe enjoyed coaching many youth sports over the years. Most of all Joe loved his family and the times they spent together.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tillie (nee Bauer) Szatkowski; his son-in-law, Danny Micheletto; and his sister, Dorothy Szatkowski.

Surviving is his wife, Betty (nee Hess) Szatkowski whom he married August 2, 1975 at the Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL; his children, Carla Micheletto of Marine, IL, James A. (Bonnie Parres) Fickert of Troy, IL, Deborah (Carol Bauer) Szatkowski of Highland, IL and Kathryn (Daniel) Sasser of Tyler, Texas; his grandchildren, Travis (Ashley) Tucker, Joseph (Brandi) Barnhart, Tara Sasser, Tyler (Karla) Barnhart and Brendan (Lexi) Fickert; great-grandchildren, Reese, Grant, Lena and Violet Barnhart, Theo and Harper Fickert, and Sebastian, Sophia and Julian Tucker; brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Memorials may be made to the Elevator Fund at Marine United Church of Christ. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

Visitation for Joe will be 9 to 11 am on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Marine United Church of Christ, 111 N Center St, Marine, IL 62061.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, at Marine United Church of Christ with Rev. Phil Kershner officiating with interment in Marine Cemetery.