Walter D. Rhodes, 83, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Union Care Center of Union, Missouri.
Walter Dewey Rhodes was born September 7, 1937 to Walter and Mary (Curtis) Rhodes in Saint Louis, Missouri. Walter grew up and attended school in the Saint Louis area graduating from Cleveland High. Following his graduation, he enlisted into the United States Navy where he honorably served our country for two years. After serving his country, he was married to his first wife Sherri. Together they were blessed with two children, Kenny and Stacy. Sadly, they later divorced.
Walter then later met his second wife, Margo. To this union they were blessed with 3 children: Mike, Michelle and Brian. Together they raised their family in West County. Walter was a hard-working man even into the later years of his life. He was employed by Saint Louis Drapery and Upholstery until his recent retirement in 2014.
He enjoyed working and providing for his family, dining, gambling, bowling, playing pool, and attending his son Brian's sporting events, as well as his grandkids sporting events. He also loved to spend time outdoors, working in the garden, planting flowers and produce when he wasn't working.
Walter was an avid Cardinals fan and was always very giving. He loved his children very much and would do anything for them.
Walter is survived by four children: Kenny Rhodes of Glendora, CA, Mike Rhodes and wife Marie of Grubville, MO, Michelle Fountain and husband Larry of Union, MO, and Brian Rhodes and wife Sara of Miami, FL; 12 grandchildren: Anna, Michael, Joe, Dusty, Angela, Anthony, Austin, Alysha, Emily, Adam, Penelope, Brylee and one on the way; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margo; a daughter, Stacy; his parents, Walter and Mary; a brother, Robert Rhodes and
a sister, Betty Curtis.
Funeral Services will be 7 PM, August 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 4 – 7 PM, August, 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Internment will be 11 AM, August, 17, 2021 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, with full military honors.
Walter Dewey Rhodes was born September 7, 1937 to Walter and Mary (Curtis) Rhodes in Saint Louis, Missouri. Walter grew up and attended school in the Saint Louis area graduating from Cleveland High. Following his graduation, he enlisted into the United States Navy where he honorably served our country for two years. After serving his country, he was married to his first wife Sherri. Together they were blessed with two children, Kenny and Stacy. Sadly, they later divorced.
Walter then later met his second wife, Margo. To this union they were blessed with 3 children: Mike, Michelle and Brian. Together they raised their family in West County. Walter was a hard-working man even into the later years of his life. He was employed by Saint Louis Drapery and Upholstery until his recent retirement in 2014.
He enjoyed working and providing for his family, dining, gambling, bowling, playing pool, and attending his son Brian's sporting events, as well as his grandkids sporting events. He also loved to spend time outdoors, working in the garden, planting flowers and produce when he wasn't working.
Walter was an avid Cardinals fan and was always very giving. He loved his children very much and would do anything for them.
Walter is survived by four children: Kenny Rhodes of Glendora, CA, Mike Rhodes and wife Marie of Grubville, MO, Michelle Fountain and husband Larry of Union, MO, and Brian Rhodes and wife Sara of Miami, FL; 12 grandchildren: Anna, Michael, Joe, Dusty, Angela, Anthony, Austin, Alysha, Emily, Adam, Penelope, Brylee and one on the way; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margo; a daughter, Stacy; his parents, Walter and Mary; a brother, Robert Rhodes and
a sister, Betty Curtis.
Funeral Services will be 7 PM, August 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 4 – 7 PM, August, 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Internment will be 11 AM, August, 17, 2021 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, with full military honors.
Walter D. Rhodes, 83, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Union Care Center of Union, Missouri.
Walter Dewey Rhodes was born September 7, 1937 to Walter and Mary (Curtis) Rhodes in Saint Louis, Missouri. Walter grew up and attended school in the Saint Louis area graduating from Cleveland High. Following his graduation, he enlisted into the United States Navy where he honorably served our country for two years. After serving his country, he was married to his first wife Sherri. Together they were blessed with two children, Kenny and Stacy. Sadly, they later divorced.
Walter then later met his second wife, Margo. To this union they were blessed with 3 children: Mike, Michelle and Brian. Together they raised their family in West County. Walter was a hard-working man even into the later years of his life. He was employed by Saint Louis Drapery and Upholstery until his recent retirement in 2014.
He enjoyed working and providing for his family, dining, gambling, bowling, playing pool, and attending his son Brian's sporting events, as well as his grandkids sporting events. He also loved to spend time outdoors, working in the garden, planting flowers and produce when he wasn't working.
Walter was an avid Cardinals fan and was always very giving. He loved his children very much and would do anything for them.
Walter is survived by four children: Kenny Rhodes of Glendora, CA, Mike Rhodes and wife Marie of Grubville, MO, Michelle Fountain and husband Larry of Union, MO, and Brian Rhodes and wife Sara of Miami, FL; 12 grandchildren: Anna, Michael, Joe, Dusty, Angela, Anthony, Austin, Alysha, Emily, Adam, Penelope, Brylee and one on the way; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margo; a daughter, Stacy; his parents, Walter and Mary; a brother, Robert Rhodes and
a sister, Betty Curtis.
Funeral Services will be 7 PM, August 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 4 – 7 PM, August, 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Internment will be 11 AM, August, 17, 2021 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, with full military honors.
Walter Dewey Rhodes was born September 7, 1937 to Walter and Mary (Curtis) Rhodes in Saint Louis, Missouri. Walter grew up and attended school in the Saint Louis area graduating from Cleveland High. Following his graduation, he enlisted into the United States Navy where he honorably served our country for two years. After serving his country, he was married to his first wife Sherri. Together they were blessed with two children, Kenny and Stacy. Sadly, they later divorced.
Walter then later met his second wife, Margo. To this union they were blessed with 3 children: Mike, Michelle and Brian. Together they raised their family in West County. Walter was a hard-working man even into the later years of his life. He was employed by Saint Louis Drapery and Upholstery until his recent retirement in 2014.
He enjoyed working and providing for his family, dining, gambling, bowling, playing pool, and attending his son Brian's sporting events, as well as his grandkids sporting events. He also loved to spend time outdoors, working in the garden, planting flowers and produce when he wasn't working.
Walter was an avid Cardinals fan and was always very giving. He loved his children very much and would do anything for them.
Walter is survived by four children: Kenny Rhodes of Glendora, CA, Mike Rhodes and wife Marie of Grubville, MO, Michelle Fountain and husband Larry of Union, MO, and Brian Rhodes and wife Sara of Miami, FL; 12 grandchildren: Anna, Michael, Joe, Dusty, Angela, Anthony, Austin, Alysha, Emily, Adam, Penelope, Brylee and one on the way; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margo; a daughter, Stacy; his parents, Walter and Mary; a brother, Robert Rhodes and
a sister, Betty Curtis.
Funeral Services will be 7 PM, August 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 4 – 7 PM, August, 16, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Internment will be 11 AM, August, 17, 2021 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, with full military honors.
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