Dr. John Paul Chupp
Died: Saturday, July 22, 2017
Age: 87
Chupp, Dr. John Paul died at age 87 on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Manor Grove Nursing Home in Kirkwood, Mo.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lois Elizabeth Krutsch Chupp. He is survived by three children, Alice Elaine Chupp Smith (Randy) of Auburn, Ala., Warren Charles Chupp of St. Peters, Mo., and Richard Lee Chupp of Chesterfield, Mo. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Elaine Michelle Smith Prince (Robby) of Birmingham, Ala., Alexander David Smith of Birmingham, Ala., and Nicholas Charles Smith (Tianqi) of Auburn, Ala.; and one great-grandson, Henley John Prince.
Also surviving is his devoted and loving lady friend of 18 years, Marny Philips of Kirkwood, Mo. Pets during his life include Brownie (his beloved childhood dog), Bessie (cat), Freddy (cat), Missy (dog), Susie (dog) and Tootie (cat) .
Dr. Chupp was born and raised in Ithaca, N.Y., where his father, Charles David Chupp, was a professor at Cornell University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in chemistry from Purdue University. He met his future bride at Purdue and married her in 1954 in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Nitro, W.Va., where he joined Monsanto Corporation as a research chemist.
He was transferred to the Monsanto headquarters in St. Louis a few years later and remained there until his retirement, always living in Kirkwood. He made many chemical discoveries during his 38 years with Monsanto, for which he was awarded patents.
After his wife Lois died in 1999, he developed a close relationship with Marny and they enjoyed many travels together, including Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.
Dr. Chupp liked vegetable gardening, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, tackling projects around the house and yard, listening to classical music and spending time with his grandchildren. He also was an avid reader, especially of history, and enjoyed playing cards, seeing movies and cooking. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood and volunteered there and at Kirkwood Public Library. His advice and wit will be missed by all.
Memorial service was Wednesday, July 26, 2 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Parkinson Disease Association in St. Louis (http://stlapda.org/) .
Joyce Distler
Died: Friday, July 21, 2017
Distler, Joyce of St. Louis, Mo., passed away July 21, 2017, to be with our Heavenly Father and Saviour, Jesus Christ the Lord.
Born in 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Emmett and Josephine Stephenson, Joyce was preceded in death by her only brother, James Stephenson.
Joyce attended the University of Cincinnati for two years before marrying her life’s one true love, and surviving spouse, Richard Lee Distler, whom she met at the University. married for 59 years, she and Richard raised five children in Webster Groves, after moving here in 1964.
Richard cared for Joyce over the past 10 years as she bravely struggled with late stage Parkinson’s disease and a most recent hospital stay with pneumonia that led to her ultimate last days here on Earth. Joyce was surrounded by all five of her children, her loving husband and other close family members when she passed away in her home.
Joyce and Richard eventually moved to Affton and remained members of Christ the King Church in Webster Groves, where Joyce last worshiped just this past June with her husband faithfully by her side.
Joyce was always ahead of fun or unique trends such as roller skate dance at local roller rinks during the 1980s, and getting her husband to enjoy the weekly time together.
As “empty nesters” and as Richard entered retirement, Joyce and he went traveling across the U.S. in their Ford RV over a 10-year period. Visiting family, friends and doing church-related mission work, Joyce and Richard also explored our nation’s parks as far flung as Mt. Olympia in Washington, to the Panhandle of Florida and every place in between.
Richard was a phenomenal caretaker, having participated actively in a local caregiver group and researching Parkinson’s disease to understand how Joyce was progressing in all stages of the illness. Joyce’s daughters living in St. Louis were also very loving in caring for her and in support of their father.
Joyce is survived by her husband Richard and their four daughters, one son, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held for Joyce sometime in August, and will be announced to family and friends once details are available.
Marie H. Duenke (nee Barthel)
Died: Monday, July 24, 2017
Duenke, Marie H. (nee Barthel) died Monday, July 24, 2017.
She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Duenke; dear mother of Robert Duenke and Carol Duenke; dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 870, House Springs, Mo. 63051.
Brett E. Cost
Died: Friday, May 19, 2017
Cost, Brett E., passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017.
A man whose greatest passion was his love for Christ, followed by his love for his wife and friend, Julia Diane Cost, and his precious sons, Eli Cost and Ethan Cost; parents Virginia “Ginger” and the late Jerry Cost; siblings Jackie Cost, Rodney Cost, Pete Cost, Colleen (Christopher) Conradt and the late Debbie Oliver; parents-in-law Ken and Julie Pyle; brothers-in-law Mike (Nancy) Pyle, Larry (Pam) Pyle; sister-in-law Linda (Michael) Hulse; nieces and nephews Keisha Cost, Dalton Cost, Mark Pyle, Matthew Pyle, Nathan Pyle, Katie Smith, Amy Eilola, Brett Hulse and Brian Hulse. A loved nephew, cousin and friend – a man who never knew a stranger.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 31, from 4-8 p.m., at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, Mo. Funeral service Thursday, June 1, 11 a.m., at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, 1230 Big Bend Road, Ballwin, Mo. 63121. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brett E. Cost Memorial Fund to Providence Presbyterian Church, 10 Edwardsville Professional Park, Edwardsville, Ill. 62025.
Robert Carl Zeitinger
Died: Monday, June 05, 2017
Zeitinger, Robert Carl, born Aug. 10, 1927, in St Louis, Mo., passed away on June 5, 2017, in Kirkwood, Mo.
Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jacquelyn Zeitinger (nee Read); his son, Robert Carl Jr. (Teresa Larsen) and daughter, Janice Read Zeitinger.
He was the eldest son of Fred and Florence (Theby); brother of Donald J. (Dorothy) and Raymond H. Zeitinger, both deceased; uncle of Donald (Lori) and Thomas Zeitinger.
Robert was a Navy veteran who served at the close of World War II and again during the Korean War. Thereafter, he graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism (advertising major), where he was elected to the Journalism Honor Society (Kappa Tau Alpha) . Robert was employed by three marketing communication firms, with his longest tenure at Batz-Hodgson-Neuwoehner. He left the company as a director of firm, executive vice president and corporate secretary to assist in the strategy and development of a new direct marketing company.
Robert was active in a number of organizations and held elective office in most, including business/professional advertising associations, Missouri Pilot Association, United States Pilots Association, Life Line Pilots, Angel Flight, United Flying Octogenarians, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Quiet Birdmen, Moolah Shrine Air Patrol and Masonic Anchor Lodge, Shriners, Royal Order of Jesters and St. Louis Court #81 Fraternities.
In his personal life, Robert was a writer, an accomplished photographer and an aviation enthusiast. He had many articles published in youth and aviation publications and high school textbooks, with most articles featuring his photographs. Robert held a commercial pilot license with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He flew charitable flights, both medical and compassionate, in 10 Midwestern states.
Robert’s most rewarding flights were as a pilot for Moolah Shrine Air Patrol, flying pediatric patients to and from Shriners hospitals. Robert has flown into every state in the continental U.S.A. and Alaska and piloted international flights to Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Bahamas. One of his many aviation adventures included flying with his friend, Arnold Zimmerman, in a twin engine aircraft crossing the Atlantic via the polar route to Europe.
The memorial service will be held Friday, June 9, 2017, at St. Lucas United Church of Christ at 11735 Denny Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63126. Visitation at the church begins at 9 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Cemetery at 10180 Gravois Road, Affton, Mo. 63123. A reception will follow immediately after the cemetery service at the St. Lucas UCC parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Moolah Transportation Fund, 12545 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63146; or to Angel Flight Central Inc., 10 NW Richards Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64116; or the charity of your choice in honor of Robert C. Zeitinger.
Lorraine E. Wagner
Died: Friday, May 26, 2017
Wagner, Lorraine E., Asleep in Jesus, Friday, May 26, 2017.
Beloved wife for 70 years of William B. Wagner Sr.; loving mother of Barbara J. Stuebgen (Don), Susan K. Wagner, William B. Wagner Jr. (Gwen) and Andrew F. Wagner; beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister, aunt and friend.
Lorraine was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood and a member of The Meadows Ladies Luncheon Club. Goodnight, sleep tight, I love you. I’ll see you in the morning.
Funeral service was Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 a.m., at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Mo. Interment, Our Redeemer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Child Fund International, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23294 or www.childfund.org. Visitation was Monday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood.
Harvey (Tripp) Frohlichstein III
Died: Friday, May 26, 2017
Frohlichstein, Harvey III (Tripp) passed away early in the morning on May 26, 2017.
Tripp was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Jr. and Joanne (Kohn), to whom he was born in August 1950. He was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife Carol (Johnson); two sons, Richard and John; a sister, Patti; and a brother, Tom (Rada) . He also leaves a legacy of more than 30 years as a successful media consultant, having worked with thousands of clients and friends worldwide to communicate their stories and tell the truth to the public.
Tripp graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in 1968, and received a communications degree from Northwestern University in 1972. After graduation, he returned to St. Louis to work as an assignment editor and executive producer in the newsroom at Channel 4 (KMOX TV) .
For the past three decades, he has led MediaMasters, the communications consultancy he founded. He wrote as media critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Riverfront Times and the St. Louis Journalism Review, and appeared on KMOX radio. He also served as adjunct professor in the communications departments at both Webster University and Washington University. Many not-for-profit groups benefited from his volunteer advice. His love, energy and sense of humor live on through the many people that he inspired for more than 66 years.
The family would like to express special gratitude to Dr. Shaun Donegan, Dr. Michelle Schultz and the entire staff at Mercy Hematology/Oncology.
Celebration of Life: Sunday, June 4, 2 to 5 p.m., Kirkwood High School Journalism Center, 801 W. Essex, Kirkwood. Please, in lieu of flowers, the family and student beneficiaries would appreciate contributions to the Kirkwood High School Journalism Program or Kirkwood High School Band Boosters.
