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Huch, James Francis 'Jim'
age 90, passed away on April 24, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty, children Cathy (Frank) Brewer, Richard (Mark) Huch, Jeanne (Shawn) Ryan, grandchildren Ellen (Joseph) Bradley, Brian Huch, Scott Huch, Sophie Ryan, great granddaughter Cora Jo Bradley, brother Earl (Lois) Huch, and daughter-in-law Kaye Huch. He is preceded in death by his son James Robert Huch, parents Otto and Amy Huch, and brothers Otto Huch, Jr. and Harold Huch.
Born July 1930 in Red Bud Illinois, Jim served his country during the Korean War as a Naval Seaman aboard the USS Shenandoah. He returned to St. Louis, Missouri where he met and married the love of his life, Betty. Jim retired from his 35-year career with Santa Fe Railroad and pursued his passion for travel and spending time with his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Services: Funeral Service Monday, May 3 at 10 a.m., visitation at 9:30 a.m. at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., followed by burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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Ed Isbell
May 21, 2021
I started with the Santa Fe RR in the fall of 1977. Jim was the first to welcome me to the St Louis offline office. Jim helped me find my first apartment and really made me feel welcome. The world has list a good one. RIP Jim. You will be missed.
Jim Deneau
May 3, 2021
Just wanted to extent our sympathy to Jim's family. Jim and I worked together for the Santa Fe in St. Louis from 1973 to 1989 and really enjoyed our time together. God bless all of you!!
Jim/Josanna Landwehr
May 2, 2021
Deepest sympathies Rick, thinking of you. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
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Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, South County Chapel5255 Lemay Ferry Road (at Butler Hill), Saint Louis, MO 63129
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10:00 a.m.
Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, South County Chapel5255 Lemay Ferry Road (at Butler Hill), Saint Louis, MO 63129
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