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John R. Kerber

1922 - 2015

BORN

1922

DIED

2015

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9900 St. Clair Avenue

Fairview Heights, Illinois

John Kerber Obituary

Kerber, John R. age 93, born on Feb. 16, 1922 in St. Louis, MO, died on Sept. 28, 2015. John served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked for 60 years at Anheuser Busch. John graduated from Southwest High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene V. and Agnes, nee Boever Kerber; his two brothers, Eugene Kerber and Robert Kerber; and his sister, Sylvia Pucci. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Kerber, nee Meketa; his daughters, Kathleen M. Arnold and Janet (James E.) Arnold Betts; and his granddaughter, Madison Brianne Betts. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice. Onlinee condolences at www.kasslyfuneral.com. Services: Visitation 10-11 a.m. on Wed, Sept. 30, 2015 at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine Christ the King Chapel, Belleville. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 29, 2015.

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Kim Venable

October 4, 2015

Rosie, Just heard of Jack's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Kim Venable (McKean from IOL).

Jim & Gail Kerber

September 29, 2015

We will miss you Uncle Jack. You are in a better place now so say hello to everyone. God bless you.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Snows Shrine Christ the King Chapel

Belleville, MO

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30

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Snows Shrine Christ the King Chapel,

Belleville, MO

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9900 St. Clair Avenue, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

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