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Paul Joseph Sumner

1942 - 2025

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

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UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Dec. 4, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South City Chapel

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Paul Sumner Obituary

Sumner, Paul Joseph

March 24, 1942 - November 22, 2025

Entered into rest Nov. 22, 2025. Loving husband of Judy (nee Gilliahan) Sumner; Beloved father of Paul (Colleen) Sumner and Nancy (Edward) Krembuszewski; cherished grandfather of Kelsey (Michael) Calhoun, Beata (Aaron Cain) Krembuszewski, Paul (Olivia) Sumner, Sebastain Krembuszewki (Jackie Bliss), Alina Krembuszewki (Erik Stiegman); brother Gary Sumner. For service details visit www.ziegenheinfuneralhome.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 30, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Paul Sumner

Dec

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South City Chapel

7027 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

Dec

5

Funeral service

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South City Chapel

7027 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

Dec

5

Interment

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125

Funeral services provided by:

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South City Chapel

7027 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116

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Jane Koeller

November 30, 2025

Dear Judy, Ed and I want to convey our sincere sympathy
On the loss of Paul. We used to be friends years ago when we were all young. Ed attended Fox also. You and your entire family will be in our prayers during these difficult days.

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