Joshua Odle

JOSHUA ODLE OBITUARY BORN: SEPTEMBER 14, 1979 DIED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 (46 years old) Joshua was born on September 14,1979 to Jim and Gail (Petersen) Odle. He lived in Crete for a substantial portion of his life. Most recently he resided in Beecher. He was a graduate of Illinois Lutheran High School in Crete. Josh worked for several companies throughout his life, including Menards, Love’s Travel Stop and Bunge. Wherever he went, he made friends. Anyone who knew Josh knew how much he loved sports. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He also enjoyed music and attending concerts, especially Pearl Jam. A friend to many, Josh will be dearly missed. He is survived by his brother, Justin Odle of California; his adult son, Kyler Odle and Kyler’s mother Karina both of Michigan, his loving uncle and aunt, Jim and Connie Petersen, of Beecher, cousins Devin and Nicole Petersen of Beecher, his good friend Guy Schultz and his very dear friend Sherri Brock. He is preceded in death by his mother Gail Schultz of Crete, his father Jim Odle of Alabama, his grandfather John Petersen of Beecher, his grandmother Ruth Neyman of Wisconsin and his grandparents Melvin & Betty Odle of Alabama. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.