George Carl Moehlenhoff was the only child born to parents George and Rosie Moehlenhoff on December 9th, 1948. An only child who lost his father at 5 years old, he had no choice but to start working various odd jobs to help his mother pay the bills. From digging ditches to selling newspapers, he was forced to grow up quick. He did what he had to do at a young age to protect and provide for those closest to him. These traits of integrity, family first, and being brave enough to do what needed to be done defined George C. Moehlenhoff, as he would continue to do so for the rest of his life.
He graduated from St. Mary’s, was drafted and served in Vietnam as a Military Police Officer in the Army and returned home to St. Louis to begin his true professional calling as a police officer in 1969. He served in the city of St. Louis in one of the more dangerous areas at the time, the Third District. During his time there he encountered and experienced more dangerous experiences than many of us could ever imagine. It was also during his 23 years with the City that his true mission in life began, in 1981 he became a father. As far back as the Moehlenhoff family can trace, the first born son was named George. A man of tradition, his first born son was named George as well. Determined not to bring another only child into this world, he very quickly had a second son in 1983. His baby, his best buddy, and the true apple of his eye; Jake was affectionately named after one of Dads favorite movie characters, John Wayne’s “Big Jake”. Despite his colossal efforts, George would be a single parent to his sons. A task of this demand and attention would crumble most other men. George however did what he had to do and excelled as a father. He put family first every single day, working at times three jobs, overtime shifts, and night shifts to protect and provide for his two boys. In 1993, George made the difficult decision to accept a position at Washington University as a Police Officer and to retire from the City of St. Louis. George would serve at Washington University for another 23 years, eventually becoming a Sergeant on their police force before retiring on his birthday in 2015. With a combination of 46 years of service as a police officer, George’s retirement allowed him to do the thing he truly loved, being a full time family man.
George would become a father-in-law to Sarah in 2007 and to Nina in 2012. George then became a grandfather to Samantha in 2008, George in 2010, and Max in 2021. While George’s passions included firearms, friends, and police television shows such as “In The Heat of The Night” and “Castle”, his real passion was taking care of his family. If you needed a new shirt, he got you 3. If you needed advice, he gave the most street smart worldly advice on the planet. And if you were hungry, he fed you, A LOT.
George had a unique love language: FOOD. 3 courses were the standard at every meal. An appetizer, entrée and dessert were basically mandatory. He made sure we had as much as we wanted, often much more, and ensured that no one ever left hungry. He also believed in telling us how much he loved us. He called often to check up on us, and when he called it was time to talk; even if you were driving or in the middle of something. He was always up for watching whatever live event was on; the game, the fight, the Wrestlemania; even if he could care less about the actual game. George would use every single meal, sporting event, or excuse to get as many of the family together in one place for a small amount of time; and that was when George was at his happiest. Whether it was watching baseball with Jake, wrestling with George, taking Sam and G to the movies, or saying “Ba Ba Ba” back and fourth to Max. Dad radiated a love and a smile when you were in the room with him, and that is where truly shined; when you were in the same room as him.
His stories, his humor, his street smarts, his knowledge of people, his knowledge of guns, his voice, his smile, his laugh, his pranks, his sneeze, his “GRAND-PAAAAA”, his “FAN-TAS-TIC”, his energy, his spirit, his patience, his bravery, his strength, his support, his friendship, and most of all his love. We will miss it all. We will miss him.
He was the best of us.
Rest In Peace Grand-paaaa, we all love you so very, very much.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Tuesday, March 29, 9:30 a.m. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Lucas UCC Cemetery. Coffee, donuts and fellowship to follow after burial at the pavillion outside of church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Esophageal Cancer Action Network (https://ecan.org/), Stray Rescue, Backstoppers, or Humane Society of Missouri appreciated. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m.
George and Family,
My deepest condolences for your family’s loss. I have heard so many great things about Mr Moehlenhoff and I know he was treasured. Sending prayers for strength and consolation in this difficult time.
Carmelita Nobles, AAA
George and Family,
My deepest condolences for your family’s loss. I have heard so many great things about Mr Moehlenhoff and I know he was treasured. Sending prayers for strength and consolation in this difficult time.
Carmelita Nobles, AAA
George is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, an alumnus of the Class of 1967. On behalf of his classmates, the faculty, staff, and all the students at St. Mary’s High School, both past and present, we extend our most heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Also, know that we share in your sorrow and grieve for your loss. Special reference of condolences to George’s classmates as well as those students, who at one time or another, were either upper classmates or under classmates of his and who may have walked the same hallways, shared the same classrooms, and maybe even participated in some of the same extra-curricular activities as George did beginning from the time he enrolled as a Freshman in September of 1963 until the time he graduated as a Senior in June of 1967. In fact, George and his classmates were the last Freshman Class to enroll in the building that, in 1931, was originally known as “Southside Catholic High School”. In 1947 the school was renamed, “St. Mary’s High School”.
Although George is gone from this life, his spirit will forever remain here at 4701 South Grand Ave. on the Campus of St. Mary’s High School – the very same place it was he attended school, and where, on his very first day of class, was bestowed the eternal honor of becoming a “Son of Mary.” And just as it has been since George enrolled in school, daily prayers will continue to be said and daily masses will continue to be offered for him by the Brothers of Mary – until the end of time, and then some!
Danny Slay
Class of ’67
Member – Board of Directors
St. Mary’s Alumni Association
George is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, an alumnus of the Class of 1967. On behalf of his classmates, the faculty, staff, and all the students at St. Mary’s High School, both past and present, we extend our most heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Also, know that we share in your sorrow and grieve for your loss. Special reference of condolences to George’s classmates as well as those students, who at one time or another, were either upper classmates or under classmates of his and who may have walked the same hallways, shared the same classrooms, and maybe even participated in some of the same extra-curricular activities as George did beginning from the time he enrolled as a Freshman in September of 1963 until the time he graduated as a Senior in June of 1967. In fact, George and his classmates were the last Freshman Class to enroll in the building that, in 1931, was originally known as “Southside Catholic High School”. In 1947 the school was renamed, “St. Mary’s High School”.
Although George is gone from this life, his spirit will forever remain here at 4701 South Grand Ave. on the Campus of St. Mary’s High School – the very same place it was he attended school, and where, on his very first day of class, was bestowed the eternal honor of becoming a “Son of Mary.” And just as it has been since George enrolled in school, daily prayers will continue to be said and daily masses will continue to be offered for him by the Brothers of Mary – until the end of time, and then some!
Danny Slay
Class of ’67
Member – Board of Directors
St. Mary’s Alumni Association
Condolences to the entire Moehlenhoff family.
Condolences to the entire Moehlenhoff family.
I am terribly sorry to hear the news about your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family and wishing you strength and comfort.
Ann Kusher, AAA
I am terribly sorry to hear the news about your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family and wishing you strength and comfort.
Ann Kusher, AAA
So shocked to hear this.
Always looked forward to seeing Big George when he would come into my Station, Woodards BP, and just take time out to talk to him.
So shocked to hear this.
Always looked forward to seeing Big George when he would come into my Station, Woodards BP, and just take time out to talk to him.
George, you are in our prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
George, you are in our prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
In the short time that I’ve had the pleasure to be under the leadership of George M. (Son), I’ve already heard and seen so much of the light George C. shared with the world. May his legacy continue to live through the other lives he has touched, and may the Moehlenhoff family find strength and peace during this most difficult time. Much much love
In the short time that I’ve had the pleasure to be under the leadership of George M. (Son), I’ve already heard and seen so much of the light George C. shared with the world. May his legacy continue to live through the other lives he has touched, and may the Moehlenhoff family find strength and peace during this most difficult time. Much much love
My deepest condolences for your family’s loss. George was a great friend and mentor. I would not be where I am today without his support and guidance throughout my law enforcement career. He took me under his wing and pointed me in the right direction.
When I was deployed to Iraq he kept an eye on my family and I always knew George had my back. He will be missed by many. You are all in my prayers.
My deepest condolences for your family’s loss. George was a great friend and mentor. I would not be where I am today without his support and guidance throughout my law enforcement career. He took me under his wing and pointed me in the right direction.
When I was deployed to Iraq he kept an eye on my family and I always knew George had my back. He will be missed by many. You are all in my prayers.
Deepest condolences from the Miller family.
Deepest condolences from the Miller family.
So very sorry to all of your family. May God be with you guys in your time of sorrow, and your healing.
Carl and Kathy Apollo
So very sorry to all of your family. May God be with you guys in your time of sorrow, and your healing.
Carl and Kathy Apollo
George,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
Diana McClanahan, AAA
George,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
Diana McClanahan, AAA
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. George and I were real good friends at SM high school, and that was the last time we were together. We were both “gear heads” in high school. He had a 1956 Chevy Bel-Air and I had a 1949 Buck Roadmaster. My 49 Buick was no match for his 56 Chevy. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. George and I were real good friends at SM high school, and that was the last time we were together. We were both “gear heads” in high school. He had a 1956 Chevy Bel-Air and I had a 1949 Buck Roadmaster. My 49 Buick was no match for his 56 Chevy. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to the Moehlenhoff family.
Condolences to the Moehlenhoff family.
Very sorry to learn in the passing of George. He was a very special boss and for me a fountain of knowledge on so many fronts. I was very sad when he left Wash U. but happy for him that he would get to enjoy retirement, I wish it could have been considerably longer. I know he was very proud of his kids, grand kids and his truck. May his family and friends find comfort in the difficult days ahead and George find rest and peace from the ills of this world. God Bless.
Very sorry to learn in the passing of George. He was a very special boss and for me a fountain of knowledge on so many fronts. I was very sad when he left Wash U. but happy for him that he would get to enjoy retirement, I wish it could have been considerably longer. I know he was very proud of his kids, grand kids and his truck. May his family and friends find comfort in the difficult days ahead and George find rest and peace from the ills of this world. God Bless.
We wish both of you, George and Jake, our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your dad, your best friend and confidant. George has been a fantastic neighbor to us for 37 years. Have enjoyed watching you 2 grow up and becoming grown men! Your dad did such a great job in raising you . It shows in every way!
May you find comfort in all of that! We will sincerely miss him as neighbor…
Sincerely , Paul and Anita
We wish both of you, George and Jake, our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your dad, your best friend and confidant. George has been a fantastic neighbor to us for 37 years. Have enjoyed watching you 2 grow up and becoming grown men! Your dad did such a great job in raising you . It shows in every way!
May you find comfort in all of that! We will sincerely miss him as neighbor…
Sincerely , Paul and Anita
My grandpa was one of my best friends in the whole world. I will remember him for so many different things that it is difficult to sum up in words. To begin, I will remember him “stealing” my stuffed bear, Beary, whenever he came over. He would always joke around and do small things that made you love him more. Secondly, I will remember him for teaching me to play cards. He taught me numerous card games with his huge pack of Bicycle Playing Cards. I loved playing 31 with him and learning all the tricks that he used. He also taught me solitare, and we played that game together many times. (Which kind of defeated the purpose of playing a game independently, but we didn’t care.) I also called him every single night before going to bed. I would give him a brief description of my day and he would talk about his. Then, instead of telling each other good night, he would say “Watch out for those bed bugs” and I would reply “And you look out for those chair bugs!” I looked forward to calling him every night and will forever miss our short, but glorious evening conversations. A few quick things that also come to mind when I think of him is Stevie Nicks, him making the best and cheesiest nachos ever, and watching multiple cop shows on the TV during the day. This includes Blue Bloods, Rizzoli and Ilses, and my personal favorite, In the Heat of the Night. I have thousands of stories and memories of him that will last for the rest of my life. He will be missed everyday. I love you so much, Grandpa!
Love,
His Granddaughter, Samantha Moehlenhoff
My grandpa was one of my best friends in the whole world. I will remember him for so many different things that it is difficult to sum up in words. To begin, I will remember him “stealing” my stuffed bear, Beary, whenever he came over. He would always joke around and do small things that made you love him more. Secondly, I will remember him for teaching me to play cards. He taught me numerous card games with his huge pack of Bicycle Playing Cards. I loved playing 31 with him and learning all the tricks that he used. He also taught me solitare, and we played that game together many times. (Which kind of defeated the purpose of playing a game independently, but we didn’t care.) I also called him every single night before going to bed. I would give him a brief description of my day and he would talk about his. Then, instead of telling each other good night, he would say “Watch out for those bed bugs” and I would reply “And you look out for those chair bugs!” I looked forward to calling him every night and will forever miss our short, but glorious evening conversations. A few quick things that also come to mind when I think of him is Stevie Nicks, him making the best and cheesiest nachos ever, and watching multiple cop shows on the TV during the day. This includes Blue Bloods, Rizzoli and Ilses, and my personal favorite, In the Heat of the Night. I have thousands of stories and memories of him that will last for the rest of my life. He will be missed everyday. I love you so much, Grandpa!
Love,
His Granddaughter, Samantha Moehlenhoff
George- very sorry for you and your family’s loss. Losing a parent is such a difficult thing. Wish you nothing but healing and warm remembrances of your dad.
George- very sorry for you and your family’s loss. Losing a parent is such a difficult thing. Wish you nothing but healing and warm remembrances of your dad.
Condolences to the Moehlenhoff family.
Nick and Susan Leb
Condolences to the Moehlenhoff family.
Nick and Susan Leb
“I love you through and through…yesterday, today, and tomorrow, too”
Max Moehlenhoff
Ba ba ba ba
“I love you through and through…yesterday, today, and tomorrow, too”
Max Moehlenhoff
Ba ba ba ba
Deepest condolences George to you and your family on the loss of your father. I know how great of a man he was by the you spoke of him and knowing you. You and your family are in our prayers.
Deepest condolences George to you and your family on the loss of your father. I know how great of a man he was by the you spoke of him and knowing you. You and your family are in our prayers.
George, There is nothing that can prepare you for the loss of a parent. No words that make the hurt less present. What can be said, we have known you for over 20 years now. If there is one thing we know for certain, you have always been a Good Son. The same goes for Jake. You have always been the for your dad when he needed you. You should feel proud for how you looked out for your dad. I’m sure your dad is proud of his sons. You have a strong family, and that will help all of you get through these very trying times. You are surrounded by friends that care deeply for all of you. Trust me- the sadness will transition to just happy memories in time.
To your whole family
With love many prayers attached – from the Randazzo’s
Terri,Frank,Gie,Frankie&Sal
George, There is nothing that can prepare you for the loss of a parent. No words that make the hurt less present. What can be said, we have known you for over 20 years now. If there is one thing we know for certain, you have always been a Good Son. The same goes for Jake. You have always been the for your dad when he needed you. You should feel proud for how you looked out for your dad. I’m sure your dad is proud of his sons. You have a strong family, and that will help all of you get through these very trying times. You are surrounded by friends that care deeply for all of you. Trust me- the sadness will transition to just happy memories in time.
To your whole family
With love many prayers attached – from the Randazzo’s
Terri,Frank,Gie,Frankie&Sal
George was a hero of mine.
One of the finest people I’ve ever known.
I met him at St Mary’s, he was an upperclassman, and a person you didn’t soon forget. Much later I was privileged to be able to share time with him again. I got the chance to know George, he became a friend. The thing about George was when you spoke to him he always wanted to know about you, how you were doing. And no, not that “fine” answer, he wanted to know how you were really doing. George listened and if you asked his advice, professional or personal you were smart to take it, I sure did. He was always glad to hear from you, never too busy. He told you the truth even when you didn’t want to hear it.
He was easy to respect, he was easy to admire.
He often spoke of his family, he was so very proud of them. He was crazy over his grandchildren. It was clear there was nothing he loved more.
I think George had a tough life, but you’d have never heard him say that, not George.
He would have told you he had pretty great one.
Go in peace George you fought the good fight, you finished the race, you kept the faith.
He truly was the best of us
George was a hero of mine.
One of the finest people I’ve ever known.
I met him at St Mary’s, he was an upperclassman, and a person you didn’t soon forget. Much later I was privileged to be able to share time with him again. I got the chance to know George, he became a friend. The thing about George was when you spoke to him he always wanted to know about you, how you were doing. And no, not that “fine” answer, he wanted to know how you were really doing. George listened and if you asked his advice, professional or personal you were smart to take it, I sure did. He was always glad to hear from you, never too busy. He told you the truth even when you didn’t want to hear it.
He was easy to respect, he was easy to admire.
He often spoke of his family, he was so very proud of them. He was crazy over his grandchildren. It was clear there was nothing he loved more.
I think George had a tough life, but you’d have never heard him say that, not George.
He would have told you he had pretty great one.
Go in peace George you fought the good fight, you finished the race, you kept the faith.
He truly was the best of us
I have known Geo.for 3o years we have became very good friends.worked together at Washington univ.for all his time there.l know his boys and their family’s will do well in life becauseGeo.brought them proper.the boys and their family’s are always welcome at my home.friends for ever.Charles and Edna Pinksron.
I have known Geo.for 3o years we have became very good friends.worked together at Washington univ.for all his time there.l know his boys and their family’s will do well in life becauseGeo.brought them proper.the boys and their family’s are always welcome at my home.friends for ever.Charles and Edna Pinksron.
Our sincere condolences. My husband and I attended Wash U. He graduated Dec 94 and I graduated May 95. We were both on EST so we worked closely with campus police and George. George always had a smile and a story and the story was most likely about his boys who were obviously his whole world. Some kids partied on frat row. We went to happy hours with campus police. We got married Aug 95 down the street at Our Lady of Lourdes and even though he was on duty he snuck down for the ceremony. I believe you can see him in the back of the church in our wedding video. We will always remember his smile, his laugh, his warmth, and his bear hugs.
Paul & Jen Fowlie
Our sincere condolences. My husband and I attended Wash U. He graduated Dec 94 and I graduated May 95. We were both on EST so we worked closely with campus police and George. George always had a smile and a story and the story was most likely about his boys who were obviously his whole world. Some kids partied on frat row. We went to happy hours with campus police. We got married Aug 95 down the street at Our Lady of Lourdes and even though he was on duty he snuck down for the ceremony. I believe you can see him in the back of the church in our wedding video. We will always remember his smile, his laugh, his warmth, and his bear hugs.
Paul & Jen Fowlie
Still miss ya. Forever.
George worked with my husband, Bob, down in the third district. I’m so sorry for your loss. George came to our house and had one of his very young sons with him. His son saw a mounted deer head hanging in our living room and called it an antelope. Forever after that George was known as “Antelope George” in our home.