Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Eureka, Missouri
Petschel, Clemens C., fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 81. Beloved husband of Mary Rose Petschel (nee: Hughes) for 53 years. Father of Brian (Cathy) Petschel, Michele (Dave) McCartney, Mark (Deborah) Petschel, Sharon (Gregg) Grigaitis, Teresa (Jeff) Roediger and Mary (Matt) Weiss. Grandfather of 17: Collin, Megan, Christopher, Mary Catherine, Dillon (Maegan), Trese, Carly, Scott, Katie, Andrew, Blake, Libby, Garrett, Grace, Ava, Connor and Jack. Brother of Patricia (Gene) Mohan, Joan (the late Albert) Marshall and the late Mary Catherine Petschel. Brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, foreign exchange host father and friend to many.
Clem was a veteran of the 5th Armored Division of the Korean War; a member of Glaziers Local 513 for 42 years, and an active member of St. Joseph Church, Manchester and later, Most Sacred Heart, Eureka.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER FAMILY CENTER, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, 10:30 a.m. to Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eureka for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to BJH Foundation for CMT Research (1001 Highlands Plaza Dr.West, Suite 140, St. Louis, MO 63110) in memory of Clemens Petschel. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. in the SCHRADER FAMILY CENTER. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
My name is Renee Grant and I am Donna Bueckendorf's/Goellner/Snowden's daughter. I still have a mirror wall that Clem put up back in 1972. I was so sorry to hear of his death but feel that he lived a full and wonderful life, especially when he spoke of you & his family. He will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Renee Goellner-Grant.
February 15, 2013
Dear Mary and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ed enjoyed hunting and fishing with Clem and was such a good sport about everything. He always had a big grin but his heart was even bigger. Miles kept us apart but we have many memories to cherish. He is at peace now and he will be missed. Love, The Peiker Family Independence, Mo.
February 14, 2013
Dear Mary and Family:
Sorry to hear of Clem's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Arlene & Bob Diekemper
February 12, 2013
Dear Petschel Family,
As our families grew with the strength and love of loving parents. Our families come together in loss and laughter as the stories of the wonderful times with our fathers. When we found out that Clem had passed, our hearts sank as we were dealing with the loss of our father. Please hug and hold each other tight during these times. Thank you for attending our father's Memorial Mass as we had your family in our hearts. God Bless You All!
Mary Gardner Comas, all...
February 11, 2013
My sympathies for Brian, Cathy and the entire Petschel family.
Jeff Lange
February 11, 2013 | Arnold, MO
Mrs. Petschel, Brian, Michele, Mark, Sharon, Theresa and Mary Dee (and all your lovely families),
Words can be difficult in the time of loss, especially with the loss of a "rock" within a family. Mr. Petschel was that, a rock. That was the way I saw him decades ago. There was always a brood of kids at the house and every once in awhile, I'd come into lots of energetic family commotion and Mr. Petschel would be sitting there quietly reading the paper. While words from him were few,...
Janine Bannon
February 11, 2013 | St. Charles, MO
Mary,
Enjoyed talking with Clem in the blockhouse at Sacred Hearts fish frys. He always had a story to tell. Our sincere condolences.
Stan Teabeau
February 11, 2013 | Eureka, MO
With sympathy for your loss.
Sandy Sharpe, Destin, FL
sandy sharpe
February 10, 2013 | Destin, FL
As sad as it is to see a generous man leave us, it's hard not to smile and think of numerous great times when you hear someone mention the Petschel name. They would make any stranger feel welcome in their house and friends feel like family, Rip Clem
Matt Taetz
February 10, 2013 | Columbia, IL
