John F. McAtee, D.D.S., age 82, of Troy, IL, born on June 7, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away at Parc Provence Memory Care in Creve Coeur on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Dr. John obtained his degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery and was a Naval Dentist for two years. He purchased his dental office in Collinsville in 1970, and later joined ownership with his son, Dr. Daniel McAtee, in 1992, McAtee Dental. Dr. John obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beth (nee Cummings), whom he married on December 28, 1963; parents: Edmund and Margaret (nee Harney) McAtee, Sr.; two brothers: Edmund McAtee, Jr., and Bill McAtee; and a brother-in-law, Stan Schaeffer.

He is survived by three sons: John (Jina) McAtee, Jr., M.D. of St. Louis, MO, Daniel (Lora) McAtee, D.D.S. of Troy, IL, and Paul (Salina) McAtee of St. Jacob, IL; daughter, Amy (Andrew) Biermann of Collinsville, IL; ten grandchildren: Elisa McAtee, Sean McAtee, Kate (Charlie) Mueth, Emma McAtee, Mira McAtee, Wyatt Biermann, Lyle Biermann, Elsa Biermann, Elliot McAtee, and Marley McAtee; sister, Elizabeth Schaeffer; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, IL with Father John Beveridge celebrant.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 North Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.