Theodore J. Kuegele

KUEGELE, Theodore J., 99, called to the Church Triumphant on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Lillian H. (nee Sommerer) Kuegele; loving father of Ted (Debbie) Kuegele, Pam (Don) Folkemer, and Mickey (Larry) Dittmer; dear grandfather of Jennifer (Rick) Vore, Jason (Tina) Kuegele, Matthew (Rachel) Folkemer, Nathan (the late Samantha) Folkemer, Denise (Chris) Lawrenz and David Dittmer; great grandfather of Derrick and Lillian Vore, and Rosemary Kuegele, Hugo, Jacob, Thomas, and Ophelia Folkemer, and Luke, Matthew, Amelia, Allison, and Ben Lawrenz; step great grandfather of Korina (Ryan) Bournstein and Travis Bennett; step great great grandfather of Ryker Bournstein; dear son of the late Christopher & Amelia (nee Kahm) Kuegele; dear brother of Alan (the late Niona) Kuegele and the late Helen (the late Charles) Johanningmeier; dear brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. The family sends their most heartfelt thank you to the staff at Mason Pointe and LSS Hospice.

Our Dad, Theodore John Kuegele, was born July 15, 1918, to The Rev. Christopher and Amelia (Kahm) Kuegele in Hickory, North Carolina where he was also baptized into life eternal.

His schooling began at Mount Calvary Lutheran School in St.Louis, Mo., and later to Blewett High School, also in St. Louis, Mo. This was followed by continuing education and schooling at Washington University.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Lillian H. (Sommerer) Kuegele on May 31, 1941, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Honey Creek, MO. They were blessed with 3 children, Theodore E. Kuegele (Debbie), M. Pamela (Don) Folkemer and Mickey I. (Larry) Dittmer. During this time he also served in the United States Navy. As the years passed, they were blessed with 6 wonderful grandchildren, 12 treasured great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren and 1 step great, great-grandson.

Father was employed by The Small Arms Plant, Wagner Electric, and proudly spent 35 years of employment with Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis. He was a member of Electrical Workers Local No. 1 for over 70 years.

He had many interests. He joyfully supported his church, St. James Lutheran, for over 70 years and served in many capacities from Trustee to President. He loved music and singing, whether in church, his many years in choir or his beloved "Song Birds" at Cape Albeon. Father was a master of recycling. Things were always fixed, re-built, re-designed or re-purposed. He collected coins and records, loved chili and would often say, "I've never had a bad chili." He was active in Olivette community affairs, a Basswood Lane Trustee and Bible Study. He enjoyed giving to many charitable causes, keeping up with his great-grandchildren, never forgetting their birthdays. In later years, Father enjoyed catching up on all the old T.V. Westerns.

We love you and miss you.

SERVICES: Visitation 10am on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 until time of service at 11am at Kriegshauser Mortuary West Chapel. Interment to follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. James Lutheran Church 1401 Hanley, University City, MO 63130.