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Kerry Mucci
November 13, 2023
Kerry Mucci
November 13, 2023
Coach Kersting was my football coach at Saint Louis Univ. 1969-72. An outstanding individual in every way. I walked on from New Jersey and he started me every game. Which made my dreams come true and fulfilled my Jesuit education. I am forever grateful.
God bless him and the family
Kerry Mucci #15
Colleen Lines
April 3, 2007
Dear Rita and Family, I am so very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I was visiting family up north when it happened. I have so many fond memories of the good times we had while all of us were at Alhambra. Jack was very special and you both were wonderful friends. I still have colleagues remind me of how they enjoyed hearing Jack sing at our Convention - "Wind Beneath my Wings" became very special to Leon and he requested it for his own funeral - no one sang it like Jack. My sincere sympathy goes to you and your family and thanks to you both for the impact on my life. Love, Colleen Lines
Colleen Harrington
March 23, 2007
To jack Kersting's family;
I am so sorry for your loss. My sister and I use to belong to St. Louis the King and enjoyed the music while singing along with the choir. Jack will be missed.
I pray all will go well for you and yours.
sincerely,
Colleen Harrington(Phoenix,AZ)
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Rick Pribyl
March 21, 2007
Dear Rita and family
It has taken me two weeks to get over the fact that Coach has passed away. Every person should have an opportunity to meet someone in life who truly makes the colors of life brighter, the songs of sounds vibrate, and the goals of life meaningful. Jack was that person for me. He was that person for hundreds. And I am sure he was that person for your family. Rita, I echoed much of what his other players at SLU did at our reunion 18 months ago -- I now only wish that we had said even more. You have all of our prayers and I know that Coach is once again having an undefeated season in heaven.
Tom Vyles
March 19, 2007
Rita and Family,
Rose and I are sorry for your loss
Jack and yourself are wonderful people. We really appreciate you and his dedication to St Louis the King. We listen to the tape we bought when father mac was a St Louis. Jack had an amazing voice. He will be greatly missed but we know he is with the lord.
Love, Tom & Rose Vyles
March 17, 2007
Jack brought happiness to his family and to many many others.
Thank you Rita for sharing him with us. He was a great coach and a wonderful inspiration to many.
Our prayers are with you and your family. He will not be forgotten.
Dick and Sharon Musial
St. Lucie West, Florida
Diane "Branny" Branstrom
March 16, 2007
Rita and Family,
It was my pleasure to have known and worked with Jack in the Tennis Arena for the last 10-12 years or so. What a great man and always there for the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult of times. May your hearts be filled with many wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate Jack's life well-lived.
Jack and Patty Julius
March 15, 2007
Rita and Kersting family,
Sadly we will not be able to attend the services for Coach Jack in St. Louis, but Rita, we wanted to express our condolences to you and the children. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to speak with you. Our fondest memories of Jack will be the duets that he and Patty sang at our CBC reunions! She says it was like singing with Dean Martin again! Do you remember Rick and Carol Balducci being moved to tears at that talent? We are better from having the honor to know such a fine man.
Jack and Patty Julius
Destrehan, Louisiana
Thom Dickerson
March 14, 2007
Mrs. Kersting and family......Jack was a person I always looked up to....I got to know him as a fellow homebound teacher and heard him teach his social studies classes many times.....I always considered Jack to be a friend more than a valued colleague....I loved his singing and after I moved on to Maryvale, I remember Jack singing at our yearly retirement parties......I will miss this wonderful teacher, performer, and friend......I can but send my condolences with all my heart and be assured that Jack will never be forgotten.
Thom Dickerson
Kevin Feicht
March 14, 2007
My dad (Gene Feicht) grew up with the Kerstings in south St. Louis city in Holy Family parish. I always enjoyed Jack's positive attitude, tennis games and stories. Jack was a great role model.
Kyle Kersting Jr.
March 14, 2007
Dear Grandma,
We are all going through a tough time right now. I know it is hard for everyone to realize that we have lost our leader and head of the family. There's not a day that goes by that I do not pray for God's blessing on our family. The entire family and I love you so much grandma! Hang in there through these hard times and never forget how much you are loved and appreciated!
Love, your grandson, Kyle Jr.
Carl Lavall
March 14, 2007
Kevin and the Kersting Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Coach Kersting was the GREATEST COACH in St. Louis.
Carl Lavall and Family
Lola Popejoy
March 13, 2007
Rita and Kersting Family,
My condolences on the loss of your beloved husband & father. Jack will be greatly missed at St. Louis the King but I believe he is now singing on the grandest stage of all....before our heavenly Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. May God give you comfort at this difficult time.
St. Louis the King Parishoner
David Ohton
March 13, 2007
To the Kersting Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Coach was a true inspiration to me and many others. He was one of several solid mentors I had at Alhambra. I was proud to be coached by him and will always feel immense fondness when I think of him and our relationship. The "Lion" family has lost a great one!
"Keep on, Keeping On!"
James & Debbie Collins
March 13, 2007
Mrs. Rita Kersting, Joe, and Kersting Family: Our condolences to you all. May God's blessings guide you through this difficult time. Mr. Kersting was definitely a man full of life, love, and energy. His love for his family was absolute!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Tina Larsen (Clemens)
March 13, 2007
Kathy, I'm sorry about your dad. He was the best coach! Alhambra was many years ago but I still have very fond memories of Coach Kerting and also of hearing your mom and him sing at church. He will definitely be missed greatly. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jacqueline Newmann
March 12, 2007
Rita, It has been a long time since we were neighbors on Rayburn Ave,but I wanted you and your family to know that my heartfelt thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time as you have to say goodbye to Jack.
Misty Capriotti
March 12, 2007
Kathleen and the Kersting Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father last June and my step father the October before. So losing a parent suddenly is very heartbreaking. My fondest memory of your dad was when we went to your house and your father would drill us girls like military cadets as to where we going for the evening. Or better yet hearing him coach the football team. Your dad was the best and he will be missed.
Cindy McDade
March 12, 2007
Kersting Family, Our prayers & thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. Jack & Rita sang at our wedding almost 25 years ago and we saw them regularly at GCC Football games while our son played under Coach Joe Kersting. Cameron went on to play division 2 football in Kansas which Coach Joe helped him immensely to get their and finish his college football career. We will forever remember Jack singing at the midnight mass while we attended St. Louis the King during the holidays and your folks always with a smile on their faces and always willing to chat.
May God Bless You All During This Rough Time! We all know he's up in heaven singing at the top of his lungs!
Jim & MaryAnn Korey & Cindy & Mike McDade
Myrna and Mike Kelly
March 12, 2007
Rita and family,
So sorry for your loss of Jack. What a vibrant man. Our favorite memory of him is when he sang "Sunrise, Sunset" at our wedding, and then again around the campfire at JR's many years later.
Cindy Ingram' shrum
March 12, 2007
what a great guy!!..many fond memories of coach Kersting!!...may he rest in peace!!
Alhambra class of '82
Bob Grantham
March 12, 2007
Rita and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
There are so many lives that Jack touched. He was was a wonderful man, a great leader and an inspiration to so many people.
You may not remember me, but I worked with Jack at Alhambra High School and Coached with him for six years. He was a mentor to me.
I have so many memories of you and Jack and your whole family.
He sang at our wedding 26 years ago.
I know that the character and values he instilled not just in your family, but in many of the young men he coached will continue be be one of his legacies.
He will be missed.
Our Prayers are with you and your family.
With all of our LOVE,
Bob and Vickie Grantham
John Panas
March 12, 2007
Just last November you gave my family the priviledge of hearing your beautiful voice at my wife's funeral service. Now you are singing with the angels. You'll be greatly missed, especially at Christmas, but not forgotten.
Amanda Schultz
March 12, 2007
Rita,
This is Amanda Suminski... I took piano lessons from you and my mother, Carmen, and I were neighbors and friends in Glendale. My, how quickly time passes.
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's death! I have such fond memories of singing with him and putting on a "show" for my mom and grandparents on Christmas Eve.
Over 20 years ago, he encouraged me to audition for my first show, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Theater Works, and I have enjoyed theatre ever since!
Wonderful music! Wonderful memories! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda (Suminski) Schultz
Larry Marmie
March 12, 2007
Joe and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories give you comfort and peace. Larry and Linda Marmie
Don Vollmayer
March 11, 2007
Dear Kerry and the Kersting Family,
I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Jack.
Even though some 30+ years have passed since your family left Crestwood, I still remember walking through the woods and across the creek from my house to yours. I remember those impromptu football games in your back yard, hockey games in your basement, the sound of KSHE radio blaring from the boys' bedroom and the sight of all those beds lined up one after the other.
My fondest memory of Jack is his singing of "Oh Holy Night" during Midnight Mass every Christmas Eve at St. Elizabeth. What an amazing voice God gave him!!! My late mother, who was born on Christmas day, looked so forward to hearing Jack sing "her favorite song" every year. To this day, whenever I hear that song, I think of my mom and the joy that Jack's moving rendition brought her on her birthday.
May God be with you all during this difficult time. My thought and prayers are with you.
Rick Coolidge
March 11, 2007
Rita;
My two oldest children, Karen & Rich, as well as me, were in the Theater Works production of South Pacific in 1987 with Jack. We all had such a great experience with that show, and Jack was so wonderful with my kids, age 10 & 8 at the time. Jack left an impression with everyone he met and will be sorely missed. My family sends our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to you & yours.
Loren Russell
March 11, 2007
Rita,
I will always remember Jack patroling the sidelines at the Alhambra High School football games and how he was a fixture on the Alhambra campus. He was alway nice and friendly to the staffs & students of Alhambra High School. Once a Lion, always a Lion. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
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