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John Gildehaus Obituary

Gildehaus, John A. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection. Beloved husband of the late Pauline S. Gildehaus (nee Schnur); loving father of Peggy (Dana) McGrath, Diane Rudolph, Mick (Cherie) Gildehaus and the late Larry Gildehaus; dear grandfather of Michelle, Sean, Tony, Jennifer, Matt, Brian, Angie, Cherysse, Bradley and Courtney; dear great-grandfather of Lisa, Tyler, Ashly and Jordan; dear brother of Mildred (Bill) Kiefer, uncle, cousin and dear friend to many.Services: Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS 7027 Gravois. Memorial Mass (Time Later) at St. George Catholic Church Heege at Gravois. Interment: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. If desired, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2008.

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Anne (Shillato) Walter

September 6, 2008

Some of my fondest memories are of the many picnics and parties spent with your family. When Art and Pauline were around, a good time was sure to be had - with lots (and lots) of laughter!

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dad, and know that he, and all of you, are tucked in my prayers.

Debbie Brockschmidt Smith

September 3, 2008

Peggy, Diane & Mickey,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I am sorry that I did not get to see him when he was living with Mickey out here in Warrenton.
As I told Sherley Mick, I will always remember your Dad with his one shorter arm moving around while he had a cigar in the other talking up a storm and of course the block holiday parties. Those were the good ole days. Memories forever.....

Deborah McGrath Bowen

September 3, 2008

I was sorry to hear about your loss. I can vividly remember your father and mother dancing at your wedding, Peggy. Soon your reflections on this day will emerge memories of happier times lived together. God bless you and your family now and always.

Gerri Chervenak (Kiefer)

September 3, 2008

Sorry for your loss. I was not able to attend yesterday because I was assisting my daughter in her move in Louisiana. I will contact you later.

Matt Rudolph

September 2, 2008

Grandpa
We Will Miss You ... But never forget you .... You are with Grandma and now you can begin a new life with eachother you are in a better place Thank you for the good times and the parties in the basement at 9101 Miss you RIP GRANDPA
Matt Rudolph

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