Lincoln Thomas Kreuzkamp, age 98, born into eternal life on September 7, 2023. Cherished son of the late May (nee Laemmle) and late August Kreuzkamp. Beloved husband of the late Barbara M. Kreuzkamp (nee DeMay). Loving father of Sarah Kreuzkamp Hurst, Thomas Kreuzkamp and Martha Antal (Steven). Dear grandfather of Alex Antal (Kaitlyn), Anita Antal, Alyssa Kreuzkamp Chambliss and Emilie Kreuzkamp Chambliss. Proud great-grandfather of Magnolia and Marguerite Antal. Preceded in death by his dear brothers and sister and their spouses, August (Dorothy), George (Anita), Paul (Mae) Kreuzkamp, and Elizabeth Walsh (Austin). Dear brother-in-law of the late Sue Mellen (Edward) and late Charles DeMay (Helen). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving and loyal friend to many. Consummate salesman of industrial cleaning products whose employers included West Chemical, Fuller Brush Company, Rochester Germicide, OK Vacuum and Industrial Soap. Longtime parishioner at Most Precious Blood and St. Mark’s Catholic churches. Member of the St. Louis Organ Society and Model Train Society, as well as a volunteer at the National Museum of Transportation, where he helped restore vehicles and drove the streetcar. Passions included music, reading, travel, theater and restaurant dining. Gratitude to the Bethesda Terrace community, where he enjoyed friendships, support and activities that enriched his life the last 13 years.
Services: Family and friends will gather at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 4900 Ringer Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129 on Thursday September 28 for visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethesda Health Group Foundation, 1630 Des Peres Road, Suite 290, St. Louis, MO 63131-1800 or bethesdahealth.org
KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE
Sarah,
I just read of your dad’s death and want to send you my sincere condolences. He had a good long life, but it’s always a jolt to give them up, especially the last parent. Southern writer Willie Morris, said that’s “one of life’s great divides.” My thoughts are with you. Love, Mary