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James McGauley Obituary

McGauley, James J. Jr. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, July 8, 2011. Beloved husband for 61 years of Georgette E. McGauley (nee Mikusch); dearest father of James III (Barb) and Gary (Kathleen) McGauley, Suzanne (Glen Thebeau) McGauley, Tracey McGauley and Kathleen (Steve) Cochran; loving grandfather of James IV, Christopher, Heather, Kimberly (Butch), Brandon, Brittany, Ryan and Quinn; great-grandfather of Fallon, Austin, Payton, Carson, Jackson and Tyler; dear brother of Jane (Jack) Engler and Jack (Vivian) McGauley; dear brother-in-law of Charles (Mary Ann) Mikusch; our dear uncle, friend and golfing buddy to many. Major McGauley served the City of St. Louis for over 39 years. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement, spending time with family and golfing. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Tuesday, July 12, 9:30 a.m. for 10 a.m. Mass at St. Dominic Savio Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Father Dick Perl, St. Peter Claver, P.O. Box 25, Punta Gorda, Toledo, Belize, C.A. Visitation Monday, 3-9 p.m.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 10, 2011.

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Carol&Bob Lubeley

July 12, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Tetlow

July 12, 2011

Dear Aunt Georgette: Uncle Jim's spirit will never die. It lives on in the hearts of all who knew him and loved him. Love, Mary

July 10, 2011

Georgette.We are very sorry for your loss.Working for Jim and his Father was the highlight of my Police Career.You are in my prayers.

Jim McCarty Retired St. Louis MO.

July 10, 2011

Georgette, I was sorry to hear of the passing of The Major.He took a wild young man and turned him into a police Officer. I will be forever greatful. Earl Bush

Barb & Terry Judd

July 10, 2011

Georgette, we were saddened by the news of Jim's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dana Wurdack

July 10, 2011

Will miss your smiling red face and white hair, Jim. You were an outstanding member of our law enforcement. A model for all recruits.

July 10, 2011

Sue, we are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Monica Peterson & Tim Laramie

July 10, 2011

Georgette, We were so sorry to get the news that Jim had passed away. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, Joanie and Lee Rickel Ashland, Ohio

July 10, 2011

A great father, husband, granpa, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Marcia Stretch Compton

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