Jonathan Tex Obituary

SPRINGFIELD - Jonathan Lee Tex, 30, of Springfield died Thursday in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

He was born October 27, 1979, in Decatur, the son of Dr. Nick L. and Ann E. Wagner Tex. Jonathan was a graduate of Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Springfield, and then earned his associate degree at Wyoming Technical School in Laramie, WY. He had lived in Pana, Litchfield, Wyoming, Arizona and Springfield, and worked as an auto body mechanic in various shops, including Phoenix Collision Center in Springfield.

Jonathan loved drag racing, four-wheeling, repairing cars, and taking care of his family and his dog, Grainger. He was also a member of SEMA, an automotive specialty products association.

Surviving are his fiancee, Julia Ostermeier, Springfield; children, Charlotte Eloise Tex and Joseph Lee Tex, both at home in Springfield; parents, Dr. Nick and Ann Tex, Scottsdale, AZ; brothers, Tony Tex, Scottsdale, AZ, Christopher Tex, Tolleson, AZ and David Tex, Scottsdale, AZ; grandparents, Joe and Lucille Tex, Pana and Lorene Wagner, Scottsdale, AZ.

He was preceded by his grandfather, Earl Wagner.

Memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702-1766.

No visitation.

Memorial mass will be held Monday, April 19, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pana at 10 a.m. with Rev. John Sohm officiating.

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