James Robert Teichgraeber, age 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Barnes Hospital in St. Peters, MO. He was born March 13, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL.

James graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and worked as an X-ray technician. He also enjoyed a 15-year career as a casino dealer at Harrah’s Casino.

James had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was also an amateur arborist and took great interest in trees and nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose (Barillaro) Teichgraeber; and his wife, Kathryn (Clutts) Teichgraeber.

James is survived by his two sons, Erick (Leandri) Teichgraeber of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Jeffrey Teichgraeber of Florissant, MO.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL.

A second visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., immediately following the visitation, with Rev. Andrew Grey officiating.

Burial will be in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center and will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.