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George Bequette Obituary

Bequette, George J., Sr. 75 of Herculaneum, MO, formerly of Crystal City, March 10, 2011. Dear father of Christopher Jules Bequette, George J. Jay (Cindy) Bequette and Melissa Bequette; dear brother of Illma Ann (the late Edward) Mack; beloved grandfather of Jake, Sam, Joe and Luc Bequette; former spouse of Nan (nee McConnell) Bequette. Services: Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Tuesday at Church of Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve, MO. Interment Valle Springs Cemetery, Ste. Genevieve. Memorials preferred to Razorback Foundation, University of Arkansas.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2011.

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Julie Keesling O'Dell

March 21, 2011

Jay, Missy & Chris-saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. George was always bigger than life and will be missed. I have lots of good memories of our dads & families together. Wishing you peace and good memories to help you through this hard time.

March 17, 2011

I just learned of Uncle George's passing. I have always cherished the times I got to be around you all when you would come visit Greenwood, AR. Thinking of you all during this sad time. God bless you and give you comfort and peace. Cindy (Hyde)Bedwell

March 15, 2011

Please know that your thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. George touched a lot of lifes and we will miss him. John Wills

Norm Raeber

March 14, 2011

Our Condolences to George's family.
We will always remember our great
times together in business & pleasure.
We always enjoyed the Bequette parties, card games and entertainment.

Norm & Pam Raeber

Chris Pauli

March 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and George in this time of grief. May your loving memories of him bring you comfort and, in time, joy once again.

Greg Miros

March 12, 2011

Our Condolences and Prayers go out to the Bequette Family. We rae thinking about you.

Jim Carr

March 12, 2011

George Bequette was a dear friend and someone I admired greatly, yes for his athletic and business skills but most of all for the father and grandfather he was. May God bless his family in this loss. The family he leaves behind are a great legacy for this dear friend.

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