Louis Fred Guehne

OBITUARY Louis Fred Guehne of Arnold, MO departed this life in Arnold on Saturday, December 3, 2022, having reached the age of eighty-four, eleven months and twenty-five days. Louis was born in St. Louis, MO on December 8, 1937, son of Edward Louis Guehne and Pearl Mathilda Guehne nee Daum. On August 8, 1959 he was united in marriage to Virginia Ann Bartmann and three children came to bless this union. Louis is survived by his children, Charles Guehne of Arnold, MO, Robert Guehne and wife, Wendi, of Bourbon, MO and Mary Nappier and husband, Al, of Salem, MO; by two sisters, Virginia Riley of House Springs, MO and JoAnn Bailey and husband, Ronnie, of Grubville, MO; by eight grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Pearl Guehne; by his wife, Virginia Guehne, known to all as Ginny; by his brothers, Edward Guehne and Richard Guehne; by one sister, Shirley Lee; and by his brother-in-law, Ernie Riley. Louis was a Christian, having been raised in the Lutheran faith and believing in the Lord as his Savior. During his working career he was employed by the Mehlville School District as a maintenance supervisor for sixteen years, Monsanto Corporation in Sauget, IL for several years and retiring from Ethyl Corporation in Sauget, IL, taking an early retirement to care for Virginia. Louis loved building and fixing things, doing woodworking and metal working. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching western movies on television, cutting his grass and caring for his yard. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will forever be cherished by them all. A kind and loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday, December 12, 2022 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with the funeral service following. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park in St. Clair, MO. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Louis Fred Guehne

December 8, 1937 - December 3, 2022