Richard Proetz

PROETZ, RICHARD H. "DICK" on Thursday, October 20, 2011 Beloved husband of the late Emalyn "Lynn" Proetz (nee Thompson); loving father of Carla (David) O'Brien and Candy (Glenn) Curtis; dear grandfather of Bill Sigmund, Richard Sigmund, Lauren Curtis, Jason Curtis and Michele O'Brien; dear great grandfather of Andrea Sigmund, Cameron Thayer-O'Brien and Sydney Thayer-O'Brien; dear brother-in-law of Shirley Hergenroeder; beloved uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Dick was the president and owner of St. Louis Auto Parts from 1948 until his retirement in 2001. In 1974, he was the President of the United Automotive Association. He graduated from Missouri Military Academy and attended Washington University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. As a very active 64 year member of Gravois Kiwanis he was a Past Lt. Governor of MO-ARK District, Past President 2002-2003, Hixson Award recipient, Board and Committee member. He enjoyed boating from Woodland Marina on the " Trader Dick" and was Rear Commodore of the Contrios Yacht Club in 2000. Services: Funeral Monday 10:00AM at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS (South County), 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Gravois Kiwanis, 5415 So. 37th Street, St. Louis, MO, 63116 or charity of one's choice would be appreciated. VISITATION: SUNDAY 3-8PM