baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection Friday, August 9, 2024, at the age of 95.
Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances Schaeffer; dear father of Mary Charlotte Hopfinger (Bill), Glennon (Michelle), Paul (Joan), Anne Boehm (Tom), and Tom (Jean); proud grandfather to Amy Hopfinger, Becky Kollmar (Topher), Carolyn Heidbrier (Tom), Brian (Joe), Brad (Katelyn), Stephanie, Joseph, Emily, Alex and Maria Boehm, Sam, Charlie and Henry, adored “Cookie Papa” to Will and Frannie Heidbrier, Charlotte, Margaret, Lucy and Dorothy Kollmar; brother of 6 deceased siblings, uncle and sister-in-law to Pat.
SERVICES: Memorial visitation will be celebrated at Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church (8866 Pardee Rd. 63123) on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m. until funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.
Many years ago, dad decided to donate his body to St Louis University Medical School. A memorial service is held each year for those donations, and they are also remembered during the Feast of All Souls at St. Francis Xavier Church
If desired, contributions may be made to: Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (7601 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO 63119).
I knew your mom and dad when they lived in The Villas At Kenrick I was the maintenance man. They both were some of my favorites residents always smiling and very friendly. They both will be miss this world was a better place because of them. So sorry for your loss
I am Harriet Wehmeyer (Luhnow) from Dallas, Tx. Charlie was my uncle, He was my Mother’s (Charlotte Otelia Krebs) brother. I loved Charlie and he was a favorite of mine growing up. When my mother was sick with TB, Charlie would come take care of me and my sister (Jacqueline Wehmeyer (Berbette) when we got home from school. As you all know, Charlie was a positive, funny and caring man and all who knew him loved him. He will be dearly missed.