John Podhorsky
John A. Podhorsky, age 41, passed away at his home in O’Fallon, MO on November 19, 2022. John was born on September 28, 1981. As a graduate of Francis Howell North Highschool, he went on to become a material handler and worked hard to become a union electrician in the IBEW 1 for over 20 years. John married his high school sweetheart Emily Cole in 2002 and they went on to have 2 sons Logan and Thomas.
John was a devoted family man who loved all children and was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family who volunteered his free time to Boy Scouts of America and the Festival of the Little Hills. He is survived by his wife, Emily and sons, Logan and Thomas. He is also survived by his father Jim Podhorsky Sr. and mother Janeen Erixson, siblings Jim Podhorsky Jr., Chris Kuhlmann(Brian), Heather Baechle(Jason), Ariadna E. Madrigal Lopez(Mark), Taury Stella Walker, Kelly J. Madrigal Motta, Tammy Hubble, and Mike Clark(Jennifer). He is also blessed with an abundance of extended family and friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Cindy Podhorsky.
A celebration of life will be held December 10, 2022 with visitation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and a service from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Rd, St. Peters MO.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the John A. Podhorsky Memorial Fund with the church, they may be contacted at 636-928-5885 for more details.
Love you and miss you every day little bro! You gave the best hugs and worked harder then anyone I know. Your smile was contagious and you loved to make people laugh. You will be missed ❤️
I only knew John for a short time, I loved talking with him, he had so much love in his heart and always had kind things to say to me . He had a laugh that just filled a room. He will be greatly missed, he left us all with a kind loving everlasting impression!
Our family went to another country to bring home this sweet, beautiful loving little boy that was always meant to be and was my baby brother! Life through a lot at John and and he took it. He did everything fearsly; worked, played, argued and loved with all he had. When he gave you a great big bear hug, it was genuine, tight and most times I would be the first to let go. He made sure we all knew he loved ❤️ us and wanted good for all (his friends and family). Will always be here for you Emily, Logan and Thomas….love you all! . He will be so missed!
Our family went to another country to bring home this sweet, beautiful loving little boy that was always meant to be and was my baby brother! Life through a lot at John and and he took it. He did everything fiercely; worked, played, argued and loved with all he had. When he gave you a great big bear hug, it was genuine, tight and most times I would be the first to let go. He made sure we all knew he loved ❤️ us and wanted good for all (his friends and family). Will always be here for you Emily, Logan and Thomas….love you all! . He will be so missed!
What a handsome young man. Chris, Janeen, my heart breaks for you and the rest of the family. There are no words, but words, no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartache. Memories at first might make you feel sad, but as time passes, they can make you feel warm and give you comfort. Just remember that grief truly is just love, with no place to go and that John will always be with you, right there in your heart where he has always been.
Emily and family, I am so sorry for your loss… John and the I only conversed at scouting events and when we passed by. The one time I reached out to see if he could assist a friend of mine, he was there C with Logan to help. Sometimes the best always there to help, but never ask… You need anything, Please Ask.