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James Rethmeyer Obituary

Rethmeyer, James Donald passed away, Friday, June 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Frances Rethmeyer; Loving father of James (Esther) Rethmeyer, Christine (James) Monroe, Michael (Edna) Rethmeyer, David Rethmeyer, Douglas (Erin) Rethmeyer, Jeanne (Bill) Manley, Michael Hurst and Christopher Hurst; Dear grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 8; Dear brother of Joyce (Dick) Witte; Dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, St. Louis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, 3800 Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 17, 2013.

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Doug Rethmeyer

December 23, 2013

Dad
Have a wonderful Christmas with your Mom and Dad. You are missed so much. I love you. Doug

Bob Huesgen

September 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Your old neighbor Bob Huesgen

Jennifer Voegelie

June 25, 2013

You were not just neighbors you were family, Don will be missed and the amount of smiles he had me wearing will always be memories in my heart. My thoughts and Prayers are with you Franny and your family.

Agota Gyuris

June 24, 2013

Don-
I am so glad I had the chance to work with you at the station. You made every day interesting. I remember your answers to things were always I don't know. You are so funny. I loved listening to your stories. Especially about goose creek. Thank you and Fran for thinking of me when I had Levi!! I love you both and miss you!!

Greg Rethmeyer

June 20, 2013

Dad,

We will miss you so much. You were a great caring man that loved your family very much. I know we will see you on the other side some day, in heaven.

We Love You!

Greg Rethmeyer

Brenda Davis College Club

June 20, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dean Lewis

June 19, 2013

Dear Fran, my deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time of loss. My prayers are with you as you grieve. I know God is watching over you during this time of sorrow. May God bless.

June 19, 2013

May beautiful memories of your loved one help during this difficult time. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Bernie & Dianne Stever

June 19, 2013

Fran,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know this has to be very difficult after being with someone as long as you and Don were together. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerri and Dave Depp

June 19, 2013

Fran,
Our sincere condolences, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Your family at Sunset Country Club

Harvey Seigel

June 19, 2013

Fran-
I was sorry to hear about Don. He was the most honest and decent mechanic I ever knew. He always was excited about the weekends when you all went to the cabin. My prayers are with you. Harvey Seigel

June 19, 2013

Dear Fran:
There are times when words cannot express one's feelings. This is such a time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mary Crofts

Bia Bowman

June 19, 2013

Michael,Edna,Michael Jr.,Julie and Kevin,I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Give Fran a big hug for me.

Bia

June 18, 2013

So sorry to hear this sad news Fran, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Jawanna and Glenn Streibig

June 18, 2013

Dear Fran,
I'm very sorry about Jim's death. This is a difficult time for you and your children, but I hope knowing we care helps you through.

Love,
Pat Treacy
College Club

Stephen and Vicki Hampe

June 18, 2013

Dearest Fran,
I am so sad to hear of Don's passing Vicki and I want to express our deepest Sympathy. We are in Florida again or would be there with you. Our prayers are for you and your family.
With Loving Hugs
Stephen and Vicki

Rick McIlvoy

June 17, 2013

I 1st met Don in 1971 when he went to work at Mac's Texaco. He was the nicest guy in the world. If more people were like Don, the world would be a better place.

Jack G

June 17, 2013

Dear Fran: Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Rethmeyer

June 17, 2013

Dad,

I will miss my trout fishing partner very much. I must say we had some good times at Bennett Springs.

I am so happy we got to go to Vegas and The Big Cedars recently. It was a time to remember forever and thank you very much.

You were a great father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather to all of us and we love you and will miss you so very much.

I am sure the next time we meet will be in heaven. The first thing I am going to ask you is, what is it like living up here in heaven. For sure your response will be "I don't know," your good old famous words.

Love you forever.

Michael, Edna, Michael Jr., Julie & Kevin.

carol gano

June 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you Fran and all the children

June 17, 2013

Thinking of you and praying that God will bless you with the Peace that only He can give. Love you...Carol Kruidenier & family

1979 at Joe and Tony's place in Bell, MO

Denton L. Woolfe

June 17, 2013

I will enjoy my memories of our hunting trips and functions we attended together.
Sure will miss you.

Jack Meyers

June 17, 2013

I sure am going to miss Don. He was always there when I visited. What a love and respect he had for Fran, never could figure out how she worked so much, but then would turn around and go to work himself! What a hoot! I'll miss him greatly.

PHIL ODOM

June 17, 2013

SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.

I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.

As a grateful Veteran, I leave my sympathy and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.

SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET

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