Kenneth John Biby Jr., age 73, of Cahokia, Illinois entered Glory on Monday, October 11, 2021. Ken was born September 12, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to the late Kenneth John and Clara (nee Dehner) Biby Sr.; beloved husband of Linda Biby (nee Licklider); loving father of Steven Biby of Sullivan, MO, Diana (Gary) Foster of Salem, MO and Patty (Scott) Oldani of St. Louis, MO; loving Papa of Cody Schwarz, Carter Foster and Noah Foster; dear brother of Sherry Miseta of Waterloo, Ill.,Penny (Rick) Licklider of Cahokia, Ill and the late Sissy Biby, Kareen Biby and Sandy Gilliam; also survived by many other extended and adopted family and friends.
Ken was a decorated veteran of the United States Army. He received two Purple Hearts, three Silver Stars and many other awards. He was a member of the VFW Post 2593 DAV-Chapter 1, American Legion Post 784 and the Purple Hearts Association. He was known for his wit and humor.
A visitation for Ken will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. A funeral service will be celebrated Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. A committal service will follow Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan, Jefferson Barracks, MO 63125.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HoffmeisterSouthCounty.com for the Biby family.
