Darpel, Joseph Frank Jr.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, May 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Kay" Darpel (nee Zieroff) for over 59 years; dearest father of Karen Darpel, Mary (Chris) Doehring, Janet (Michael) Leigh and Joseph III (Katey) Darpel; loving grandfather of Kelly and Colleen Crutsinger, Chris, Kathryn and Ryan Doehring, Caroline and Courtney Leigh, Joseph IV and James "J.J." Darpel. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Services: Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church (Kirkwood) on Thursday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. Private Interment at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery for family only. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or memorials to DAV appreciated. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE


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Richard Charles Owens
May 29, 2021
so sorry for your loss, my condolences and prayers to the family.
Kathleen (Gilligan) Stinehart
May 28, 2021
Dear Kay and Courtney, I am so sorry for your loss. May the angels lead him to paradise.
Jean Wehmueller-Bryan
May 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. My mother, Rose, worked for Joe and his partner for years at IM&R.
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Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123
Saint Louis, MO

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