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Richard Kage Obituary

Kage, Richard P. Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on Sunday December 18, 2016 at age 89. Devoted husband for 59 years to Margaret A. Kage (nee Strifler); loving father of Karen (Paul) Zeiser, Chris and Kim Kage; beloved grandfather of Peter (Liz) Zeiser, Nicholas Zeiser, Keri (Ryan) Horn and Drew Zeiser, greatgrandfather of Vincent, Natalie and Claire Zeiser and William Horn; dear brother-in-law of Paul (Martha), Joe (Ditty) and Dick (Jean) Strifler, predeceased by 6 brothers and 4 sisters; dear uncle and friend to many. 30 year retiree of the St. Louis City Fire Department. Services: Funeral Thursday 9:30am from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS FUNERAL HOMES, 7027 Gravois to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for 10:00 am Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Contributions to charity of your choice. VISITATION WEDNESDAY 3-8PM.





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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 20, 2016.

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January 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Rich is with his
friends Henry and my dad Bernie having
a good laugh and a beer. Rich was a very special man.

Susan Calandra Doerr

Susan Calandra

January 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Rich is with his friends Henry and my dad Bernie having a beer and good laugh. He was a very special man.

Susan Doerr Calandra

+Bill and Barbara Watkins

December 20, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

December 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Sympathy to your whole family.
MaryJo (Pona) Schniers

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Randy and Lynn Ewers

December 20, 2016

Our sympathy to the entire family -- keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan Tod

December 20, 2016

What a wonderful photograph of Uncle Rich. His kind eyes, smile and friendly face will be what I remember. I have fond memories from my childhood of volleyball and family in the Kage's backyard.

Thelma and Bob Dehn

December 20, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Marg and her family. Rich will be missed by all of us.
With love and prayers, Thelma and Bob

December 20, 2016

Rich was loved by all who knew this kind, sweet man.
My thoughts and prayers are with entire family.
Sue Long, Ft Myers, Fl

December 20, 2016

It is difficult to lose a family member especially @ Christmas. Rich was loved by all who knew this kind, sweet man. My thoughts @ prayers are with entire family.

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7027 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116

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