Francis Leo “Frank” Muhm, 92, of St. Louis, MO passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020 at his son’s home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his wife Jeanette; his parents, Timothy and Bridget Kelley; his adoptive parents, Emil and Stella Muhm; his siblings, Thomas, Gertrude, and Joseph; and his infant daughter, Kimberly. Frank is survived by his son, Kevin (Janet), grandchildren Jocelyn (Chuck) and Colin, great-grandchildren Bradley and Holly, nieces Kerry and Colleen, and a nephew, Tim.
Frank worked as a credit manager for Famous-Barr for many years. He was also an avid rock collector, runner, and gardener. On retirement, he became a master gardener through the Missouri Botanical Garden and President of the Ritenour Men’s Garden Club. In 1992, Frank moved with his wife to Isabella, Missouri, where together they founded the Ozark Heritage Garden Club.
During his years in Isabella, Frank enjoyed regular golf games at the Theodosia Country Club, activities with friends at Theodosia United Methodist Church, and announcing Little League baseball at the Lion’s Club. He also immersed himself in the writing of his memoir, Passage to 2838, which he later published.
Frank moved back to St. Louis with his wife in 2010 and lived for several years in LSS senior living communities. The family thanks the angels in these communities for their loving care of Frank and asks that memorials be made in his name through the Christ Care Fund, c/o Richmond Terrace, 1633 Laclede Station Rd, St. Louis 63117. Christ Care benefits employees in need.
A March 14 memorial will be held at 1pm at University United Methodist Church in University City.
