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Peter Hernon Obituary

Hernon, Peter James age ninety-four, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, March 11, 2013. Beloved husband of sixty-six years of Bertie Lee (nee Leimkuehler); loving father of Peter Jr. (Janice), William (Valerie) and Dennis (Jennifer) Hernon; adored grandfather of Matthew (Kimberly) Busse, Amy (Kevin) Mewborn, Margaret (John) Tucker, Alan Hernon, Clair Hernon, Kenneth Hernon, and greatgrandfather of three; dear brother in-law to William and Jeannette Leimkuehler, uncle, and friend. Mr. Hernon was a proud veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II, and a master wood carver winning many awards for his roses and orchids. Services: Funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2013, with burial immediately after the funeral Mass. Visitation private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of one's choice appreciated.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 14, 2013.

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Bob and Mary Blancett

March 14, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Leslie Wood

March 14, 2013

To the Hernon family: I'm so sorry to hear about Peter. I worked at Meadowlands and got a kick out of his wit "how are you Peter" "Sober" He was an enjoyable resident. And Bertie seemed to play the straight guy to Peter. I'm sorry for your loss.

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