John Dames

1936 - 2024

John J. Dames, Sr. died peacefully at home, on hospice, March 24, 2024. John was the husband of the late Eugenia Dames (nee Spain). Dear father of William (Susan) Dames, Gregory (Janice) Dames, Brian (Dana) Dames, Cheryl (Joe) Whyte, and John Jr. (Kristan) Dames. Dear grandfather of Brooke (Nate), Lauren, Lucy, Emma, Eliza, Philip (Lily), Andrew, and Stuart Dames, Caroline (John) McClimens, Olivia (Banks), and Jake Dames, Caitlin (Kevin), Patrick (Hanna), Libby, and Clare Whyte, and Kay, Audrey, Gus, and Mimi Dames. Great-grandfather to 5. Dearest brother to the late Martha Barrios, the late Laura Hentschell, and Christie Dames. Special partner of the late Liz Watkins. John attended the University of Notre Dame before serving in the United States Army. He spent most of his career in sales in the construction industry, including a long period as the owner of his own manufacturers representative company. John spent many years serving his community with the Webster Groves Lions and served a term as President of the club. He was active in his churches, Webster Groves Presbyterian and Greentree. John was proud of his German heritage and enjoyed visiting with his cousins in Germany and in America. John had many friends, lifelong and new, and will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. A Memorial Service and celebration of John's life will take place Saturday April 6th at 10 a.m. at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. Reception in Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. His family wishes to thank St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's Hospice for the compassionate care they gave John.