Palecek, Arthur Richard, 99, passed away April 4, 2026. Born September 5, 1926 to Joseph and Lillian Palecek. Art leaves behind a loving family: sister Dorothy Johnston; children Chris Wille, Diana (the late Alex) Scheuer, Gary (Catherine) Palecek, Lyn (Joe) Castellano, grandchildren Stacy (Ryan), Jacob (Tracy), Justin (Virginia), Nathan (Ally), Chad, Natalie (Wes), Brett (Lindsay), Ali (Ryan) and Adam (Alex), and 20 great-grandchildren. Art was a proud World War II U.S. Army Air Force veteran and an accomplished craftsman who had and could use any tool there was, none more masterfully than his mind, hands and imagination. He could make or fix anything, it seemed. He made his living as a jeweler, and his fine work, impeccable character and sense of humor brought joy to generations of customers. Now reunited with his late, beloved Theresa, with whom he celebrated a 75th wedding anniversary in July 2023.
Services: Visitation 4:00pm to 7:00pm with Lion’s Club Rose Service at 5 p.m., on Monday, April 13 at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129; service at Kutis 9:00am Tuesday, April 14. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter.
To view a livestream of Arthur’s Celebration of Life please click HERE.
Lyn and Joe our Family’s condolences on the passing of your father. You are truly blessed to have Art in your lives.
Our dear friends and jewelers. We spent many fun times with them and appreciated their sincerity. They are now sharing their Heavenly home as they shared being side by side during life.
Love to all the family,
Ken and Carol Gapsch
Tom and I so enjoyed knowing Art and Theresa. Such a loving couple and enjoyed working alongside them at church when we met at the movie theater. Our sincere sympathy and prayers for the family. I know you all were blessed with great
Diana, my heart will be with you these next days.
Love,
Pat Chuffo
Cousins, What a beautiful service for a wonderful man. Uncle Art and Aunt Theresa were full of life and love and it shows in you their children, their grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Our prayers for God’s Grace at this difficult time.
DJ and Dan