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Brian Richter
March 05, 2022


Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
May 3, 1971 – Feb 6, 2022 (Age 50)
Carpenter, John Willson, passed away, Sunday, February 6, 2022. Beloved son of the late James and Alice (nee Allen) Carpenter; dearest brother of Susan (Jeff Moore) Carpenter and David (Lorrie) Carpenter; dear uncle of Sara Moore, William Carpenter and Natalie Carpenter; cousin of Conrad Carpenter, Sarah Carpenter, Amanda Carpenter Durkin, Will Carpenter and the late Christopher Carpenter; our dear friend of many. John graduated from Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, MO in 1989 and MIZZOU in 1993. John’s love of the outdoors led him to a major in Fisheries, Forestry and Wildlife. After college John worked for conveyor manufacturers and industrial parts distribution companies. He loved music and playing guitar and singing vocals. John was a talented athlete playing many sports. He loved to fish and was a lifelong Cardinal Baseball Fan. John will always be remembered for his warmth and kindness.
Services: Celebration of life service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, March 5, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial visitation immediately following the Celebration of Life service, Saturday, March 5, from 2-4 p.m. Interment at Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Missouri, Friday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree through Arborday.org Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Brian Richter
March 05, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. With Love, Brian & Sarajane
Brian and Sarajane Richter
March 05, 2022
May the love and support of friends and family remain with each of you through this difficult time.
Warmly,
Laura & Sophia Hodges
Laura Hodges
March 04, 2022 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
We are so truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Dave and Lauren Bohanan
Lauren Bohanan
February 25, 2022 | St Charles, MO | Friend
John,what a wonderfully handsome man. He was a delight to talk to. When I had a conversation with John, you could tell he was truly interested in what you had to say by the way he looked at you. What a blessing he was on this earth. I know he will be missed.
Teresa Noss
February 14, 2022 | Florissant, MO | Friend
My son, Jeremy, was a good friend of John's He informed me of this sad news last week. I knew John from scouts and baseball, which his Dad coached. He was a frequent visitor to our home...a very polite young man with good manners and very nice parents. My son lives abroad and when he visits John always came by to see he and his family. During these visits I came to think of John as a soft spoken, gentle giant. He will be missed. Sincere condolences Susan. David and the entire family. My...
Toby Braverman
February 13, 2022 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
Prayers for strength through these challenging times. Good bless you all.
Kimberly Weston
February 11, 2022 | Carrollton, TX | Classmate

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Orlean Oldham
February 11, 2022
I haven't seen John in decades. But that doesn't change the impact he had on my life. People are like stars that cast light in all directions. Depending on how closely we find ourselves to those individuals at different times, they illuminate our lives.
Friends in childhood are different than friends we have as adults. And those who span those portions of our lives have an insight about us unrivaled by even family because of confidences shared over the years. John was a childhood...
Ted Stahl
February 09, 2022 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend