Wesley Griffith

Griffith, Wesley Roger in God's hands suddenly on Friday October 7, 2016. Beloved husband of 58 years to Anna Griffith (nee Baeumner); loving dad of Lisa (Tony) Sofia & Jennifer (Dan) Jones; dear grandpa of Drew & Abby Sofia, Melissa (Chris) Ford, Andrew & Ellie Jones and great-grandpa of Grace Ford; Brother of Kathy Colvin, Becky Christante and the late Lovell, Sylvan, Donald, Mike, Larry & David Griffith; brother-in-law of Clarence Colvin, Joe Christante, Linda, Wanda and Janet Griffith, Mary Kay Soucy, Walter (Mary) Moore & Melba Shell; our uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. Wes was fondly known as "The Ambassador." He graduated from McKinley High School - Class of 1956, He retired from AT&T after 30 years and then founded and operated the Ponderosa Steakhouse in Arnold for the past 28 years. He was known for his hospitality, welcoming his guests with a warm smile and served his community in numerous ways. He was past President and loyal member of the Arnold Rotary Club, past President of the Fox C-6 School Board, Board Member of the Fox Foundation, Jefferson College Foundation, Arnold Tourism board and Jefferson County Salvation Army and a charter member of the Fortune Bank Board of Directors. Service: Funeral Service Monday 11:00am at St. John Lutheran Church in Arnold. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4pm to 9pm at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS FUNERAL HOMES (South County) 4830 Lemay Ferry Road and Monday at church from 10am to 11am. If desired, donations may be made to the Jefferson County Salvation Army. October 9, 2016
03:00 pm - 09:00 pm
John L. Ziegenhein South County Chapel
4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. St, Louis Mo. 63129
October 10, 2016
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. John Lutheran Church - Arnold
3517 Jeffco Boulevard