John Charles “Jim” Vuch age 96, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Anne Vuch; loving father of Becky (John) Nelsen, Patti (Matthew) Krautmann and John (Maria) Vuch; dear grandpa of Anne (Jeff), Mike (Ellen), Daniel (Laura), Jennifer (Nick), Jack (Katie), Hayley (Kam) and Anna; great grandpa of Jace, Avi, Everett, Josie, Theo K., Theo V. and Severin; dearest brother of Pat (the late John) Buncher, uncle and friend.
Jim was in the United States Navy serving in the Korean War. His 50 year career was with Boyd’s Clothing Store in a variety of roles starting as a stock boy climbing to vice-president of the company. He was an avid tennis player who played into his eighties. He was a faithful member of St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church. Also a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.
Services: Memorial visitation Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10am until service 11am at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church 7100 Morganford Road St. Louis, MO 63116. Inurnment private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church or Bethesda hospice, appreciated.