James E. Erb

May 30, 1945 - January 14, 2020

James E. Erb, age 74, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon. He was born May 30, 1945, in Edwardsville, the son of the late George & Lorna (Martin) Erb. James was a Probation Officer for the Madison County Probation Department for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. James is survived by his wife Celeste (Drewes) whom he married, September 30, 1978, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville. He is also survived by four sons, Nathan Erb & wife Elisabeth of McHenry, Illinois, Aaron Erb & wife Elcke of Hampton, Virginia, Daniel Erb & wife Lindsey of St. Louis, Timothy Erb of Puyallup, Washington; five grandchildren, Abigail, Audrey, Charlotte, August, & Felix; one brother, Barry Erb & wife Gail of Edwardsville; & one sister, Lola Dodge & husband Richard of Union, Missouri. James was also preceded in death by two brothers, David & Kenneth Erb. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, where he served on the Building Committee, PTL, and was a Sunday School Supervisor. James served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, with Rev. John Shank officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville. The family requests memorial to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Metro East Lutheran High School.