Thenhaus, Ronald J. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Kay Thenhaus (nee Gasen); loving father of Emily Thenhaus; dear brother of Carl (Maureen) Thenhaus, Pamela (Steve) Mueller and the late Rita (late Leonard) Wilfert; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many.
Retired from Graybar Electric Company.
SERVICE: Funeral Mass, Wednesday, October 2nd, 10 am at St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church, 3949 Wilmington Ave.; St. Louis, MO 63116. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, October 1st, 4 pm – 8 pm at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa St.
Memorial donations in Ron’s name may be made to the Ignatian Spirituality Project of St. Louis. The Ignatian Spirituality Project serves men and women who are homeless and in recovery from addiction, laying a foundation of hope which can lead to further and long lasting transformation. Ron Thenhaus served as the ISP Men’s Retreat Coordinator for more than five years and as a facilitator and listener for years beyond that. His compassionate spirit and selfless service supported both men and women in their search for permanent sobriety. The men Ron mentored recognized his goodness and will miss his generous heart and unflagging spirit.
Ron’s family asks that gifts offered in memory of Ron be sent to:
The Ron Thenhaus Memorial Fund
The Ignatian Spirituality Project
1641 Allport Street
Chicago, IL 60608
