William C. Santen

Santen, William C. Returned to Jesus, Sat. Sept 22, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by all his siblings, Lawrence Santen, Raymond Santen, and Mildred Carpenter. He was married to his Cutie Rita (How) Santen for 57 years. He was always very proud of his four daughters Kathy Santen (Sean Grennan), Karen Santen, Karol Goad (Gary), and Kim Blackford (Richard). The only thing he loved to do more than watch the Cardinals was to watch his grandsons, Tony, Jonathan, and Adam Goad, Isaiah and Jacob Blackford, and Alex Morton play whichever sport was in season. Many others will remember his sweet spirit as a cherished brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend. Bill was an Army veteran of the Korean War. After the war, he began work for the GM&O railroad, which led to his love of model trains and volunteer work at the Museum of Transportation. Bill retired after 30 years as clerk at the Kirkwood and Sappington branches of the US Post Office. He also ran his own printing business, Bill's Press, out of his home. He was a member of St. Peter Parish where he was an usher for the past 25 years and a Fourth Degree member of the Kirkwood Knights of Columbus. Services: Visitation Wed. from 4:00 - 8:00, Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thurs. at 10:30 at St. Peter Church, 243 W. Argonne. In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made to the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at Cardinal Glennon or the Museum of Transportation. Masses for William are also appreciated.