Beloved son of the late John & Jessie, nee Niedzwiecki, Rygelski
Beloved nephew, cousin, and dear friend of many
Jim proudly served his country in the US Army. He was the former editor and managing editor of the St Louis Review, 13 year writer & editor for the Suburban Journal Newspaper, managing editor and editor of the South group of papers. Jim was a baseball historian and co-author of numerous books. He was the past President and acting Secretary of the St Louis SABR. He recently retired from the St Louis Public Library. Jim was a devoted and active member of St Ambrose Catholic Church.
His kindness to his family, friends, co-workers and neighbors will always be remembered.
Per Jim's wishes, anatomical donation was chosen.
Memorial Mass: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 10:00am, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 5130 Wilson Ave, St Louis, MO 63110
