Walter T. "Tom" Jentsch Jr.
Walter T. "Tom" Jentsch Jr.
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Tom worked as a Pharmacist for Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was a U.S. Vietnam War Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Walter T. and Sammie, nee Thompson, Jentsch
Sister: Lynda Whittaker
Surviving are his:
Wife: Linda Jentsch of Saint Louis, MO
Son: Jeffrey (Sarai) Jentsch of New Albany, IN
Grandchildren
Jonas Jentsch
Desmond Jentsch
Arthur Jentsch
Upton Jentsch
Brother: Robert (Mary) Jentsch of St. Louis, MO
Sister: Barbara (Frank) Tarr of Collinsville, IL
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home
Services: Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with honors.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Diane Swenson
June 24, 2025
Rest in the arms of God Tom.
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