It is with deep regret that we announce the Passing of Retired District #4 Investigator Victor G. Len.
Victor G. Len Sr.
Born: May 12, 1938 – Deceased: February 19, 2025
Victor G. Len Sr., 86, of Millstadt, IL, born Thursday, May 12, 1938, in Ukraina, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Victor was a Police Officer with the Secretary of State. He was a member of Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge member and Illinois Police Association. He was a Veteran in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Son: Victor Len Jr.
- Parents: Hryhorij and Uliana, nee Chorna, Len
- Sister and brother-in-law: Pat and Don Schaefer
- Sister-in-law: Geneva Conry
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 65 years: Wilma, nee Petzell, Len of Millstadt, IL
- Son: Michael (April) Len of Millstadt, IL
- Grandchildren
- Joe Len of Swansea, IL
- Michael (Brianna) Len Jr. of Troy, IL
- Great grandchildren
- Keaton Len
- Isabella Len
- Extended family: Sharon Campbell
- Special friend: Matushka Tanya Succarotte
- Dear nieces, nephews and many dear friends
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the HSHS Hospice or Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Fr. Nicholas Finley officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
Please keep the Len family in your thoughts and prayers.