Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Aug 23, 1939 – Mar 17, 2021 (Age 81)
Von Minden, Peter John "Pete", baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of Kathleen Von Minden (nee Feldt); dear father of Catherine (Lawrence) Linsin and Thomas (Alana) Von Minden; loving grandfather of Rachel Linsin, Matthew Linsin and Madison Von Minden; dear brother of William (the late Betty Jean (nee Lochte)) Von Minden; dear brother-in-law of Janet Whelove (nee Feldt) and Robert Whelove; uncle and friend to many. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, John and Christine (nee Kline), a sister Catherine Von Minden, and an infant brother John Von Minden.
Pete was born in St. Louis and received a Bachelor’s degree from Parks College of St. Louis University and a Master's degree from Maryville University. He served in the Missouri Air National Guard and retired after serving as Vice President/General Manager of the F-15 program and Vice President/General Manager of Training and Support Programs with McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, having started his career there in 1962.
Pete loved travel, trying new foods, and gadgets of all kinds. He served as a volunteer at Wings of Hope and a counselor at SCORE. He was a handyman to many and will always be known for his generosity and love for his family.
Services: Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, pulmonaryfibrosis.org. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Pete was a wonderful human being. HE was loyal to his friends and a hard worker. I loved this joie Dr vivre. He Will be missed.
Jan kaveney
September 10, 2021 | Long Beach, CA | Significant_other
Pete was a friend we treasured. He will be missed, But thankfully we have many memories of golf outings to Orlando, Cruises, and many dinner outings to keep in our hearts. May he rest in peace!
Judy and Bill Body
March 30, 2021 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
Pete and I were the old timers at SCORE and worked on several projects together. I will keep Pete in my prayers!
Gary O'Grady
March 25, 2021 | Ballwin, MO
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Charlie Rohrbacher
March 25, 2021 | Truxton, MO | Coworker
Kathy-We were so sorry to hear about Pete. He fought his illness bravely and you were right at his side. We are thinking of you and will remember you both in our prayers.
Sara and Gene McKibben
March 23, 2021
There are so many good memories growing up with Pete in St Aloysius Parish. He was my brother, Roger's grade school friend and they remained lifelong friends. Kathy was my classmate at DePaul School of Nursing and the connection continued. Pete came from a very good family and their values reflected in the fine man, husband, father that Pete was. My sympathy and prayers are for the whole Von Minden family.
Barbara (nee Santen) and Joe Epstein
Barbara Epstein
March 23, 2021 | St Louis, MO | Friend
Pete was a very dear friend who will be greatly missed. We had a special friendship with much civil discourse between us on politics and world events, he was so well traveled and always informed .... I will miss those discussions more than I can say! Kathy, we are holding you and the family in our hearts at this difficult time. We take comfort knowing that he is at peace
Dianne and bob Ross
March 22, 2021 | Chesterfield, MO
Tom, My condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Jerry and Cindy Johnson
March 22, 2021 | Staunton, IL
Kathy we wish you and your family our heartfelt prayers in the loss of Pete. He was a true friend where our friendship
began in kindergarten at St. Aloysius. I always enjoyed his friendship through our lifetime. He will be dearly missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
Maria and Tom Burtelow
March 21, 2021 | Ballwin, MO | Friend