Arthur Lohse

Lohse, Arthur John of St. Louis, Missouri was born July 26, 1923, in St. Louis, Missouri to George and Bertha (nee Rock) Lohse, and entered into rest, Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 6 days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Myrtle (nee Midkiff) Lohse, his siblings the late Dorothy (Carl) Karcher and the late Lester (Violet) Lohse, one son, the late Steven (Marty) Lohse, and one grandson the late Kevin Lohse. He is survived by four (4) children, Karen (Don) Ritchey, Ken (Pat) Lohse, Rev. Scott (Lin) Lohse and Keith (Mary) Lohse; twelve (12) grandchildren, Colleen Williams, Carrie Roseman, Laura (the late Randy) Remming, Amy (Craig) Williams, Jeff Lohse, Dawn Lohse, Julie (Brian) Rickert, Daniel Lohse, Katie (Kevin) Jost, Heather (Kevin) Teague, Jessie ( Travis) Buck , and Tiffany Lohse, his great grandchildren and many other friends and family members. Arthur was a WWII Air Force Veteran who enjoyed an Honor Flight to the Nation's Capitol several years ago. He was an Eagle Scout and Boy Scout leader for many years. He worked as a U.S. Postal Clerk and Administrator. He was a member of and past officer of National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 112. Arthur was proud of his work for the St. Louis Cardinals for many years as the guard of the Red Bird Roost at Busch Stadium. Arthur was a committed churchman for decades who loved to sing in the choir. He loved to make people laugh and usually had a favorite joke ready to tell at every opportunity. Services: Funeral Service 10:30am on Monday at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS Funeral Homes -South County Chapel (4830 Lemay Ferry Road). Interment Sunset Memorial Park. VISITATION SUNDAY 3pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of your choice. November 04, 2018
03:00 pm - 09:00 pm
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel
4830 Lemay Ferry Road (63129)
November 05, 2018
10:30 am -
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel
4830 Lemay Ferry Road (63129)