Earl R Bartareau, age 79, of Arnold, Missouri passed away on Thursday February 27, 2020. Earl was born March 25, 1940 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Madge Bartareau (nee Irons) and Earl Randy Bartareau Sr.
Earl is survived by his children Tad (Laura) Bartareau Buffy (fiancé Jacquelyn) Bartareau and Tara (Mike) LaMartina. Other surviors include his grandchildren Damian Matthew Bartareau, Aubrey Eve Bartareau, Berkley Marie LaMartina, Macy Lynn LaMartina and his brother Joel Bartareau.
Earl was preceded in death by a son Brad Bartareau and his parents Earl Randy Bartareau Sr and Madge Bartareau.
Earl was a proud Union Iron Worker local 396 for 55 plus years where earned the nickname Mr. Clean for seemingly coming out spotless after the dirtiest jobs. He loved the outdoors. He was a gun enthusiast and avid archer. He fancied all things corvette. He loved to shop and anything from Cabelas, Bass Pro Shop or LL Bean was the best. Most of all he was a proud grandfather.
The visitation for Earl will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63125. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11:30 AM, in the funeral home chapel. The committal service following the funeral is in Mount Hope Cemetery.
In memory of Earl contributions are encouraged to Mercy Hospice South - DeGreef Hospice House or The August A Busch Conservation Memorial
Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HoffmeisterSouthCounty.com for the Bartareau family.
