Jerome Leon Struckhoff

The legend, “Moe” Struckhoff, also known as Jerome Leon Struckhoff of Holstein, Missouri, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1955 in Washington, Missouri and was 68 years old. He believed in God our Father whole heartedly and he felt closest to God while sitting in his deer stand in Steelville, Missouri. He loved his wife of 46 years, Marie Hellmann of Labadie, Missouri with his whole heart. They were married on October 29, 1977 at St. John’s Gildehaus Church in Villa Ridge. In his final days, he continuously checked to make sure that she was taken care of and had everything that she needed. His love for her was unwavering. Jerry’s favorite place to be was at his property in Steelville, rocking on the porch swing with his trusty dog Ruby in his lap, drinking his incredibly strong cup of coffee and enjoying the peace that surrounded him. He especially loved watching his Grandchildren, Huck and Jovie Redszus, (6 and 3) and Canaan Struckhoff (2), play in the yard at the cabin. One of Moe’s favorite things was working at the property and planting food plots for the deer with his daughter Jessica Redszus and husband Mike, his son Dan Struckhoff and wife Leia, and his son Steven Struckhoff and wife Crystal. An infinite amount of memories were made with him in his favorite place. Jerome was born and raised on a Dairy farm in Augusta, Missouri and he made sure that everyone knew it. He was incredibly proud to be the son of the late Bertha Roetheli, and the late Frederick Struckhoff. Jerry is preceded in death by his brother Mike Struckhoff, and his uncle and aunt, Herbert and Monica Struckhoff. His surviving siblings Ted Struckhoff, Wayne Struckhoff, Roger Struckhoff, Roscoe Ferkel and Susan Allen grew up on the farm with him. Not only did Jerry love the farm, but he took great pride in his carpentry skills and spent more than 20 years as the superintendent for a major commercial construction company in St. Louis. Being a carpenter for more than 37 years meant that he could fix or build just about anything with nothing but his Leatherman, which he had attached to his belt at all times. Moe is now at peace after an incredibly difficult but inspiring battle with Brain Cancer. He fought harder and with a more positive attitude than anyone has ever seen. Even the nurses were inspired by his positivity and happy, smiling face. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face and his infectious smile will be remembered most of all. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Concord Hill. There will be a memorial luncheon immediately following the service.

Jerome Leon Struckhoff

July 9, 1955 - October 3, 2023