Dietrich B. Malolepszy
August 11, 1925 – November 8, 2014


Loving husband of the late Elisabeth Malolepszy, devoted & loving father to Michael Malolepszy, Bettina (Clyde) Woolbright and Carolyn McCosh, Father in law to Lynnea Magnuson. Loving grandfather to Heather, Ryan, and John Woolbright. Brother to Guenther and the late Helga Kelly. Brother-in-law to Inge Malolepszy, the late Donald Kelly, and Anke and Willie Kreischer. Uncle to to Uwe, Thomas and Heike Malolepszy and Thomas Kelly.

Dietrich cherished friendships with many people including Erwin and Jutta Strohmeier, Rudolf and Gisela Kembitzky, Giovanni and Irmy Freguia, the late Richard Ginsburg and so many other special people that he and Elisabeth befriended in the United States and in Germany.

Born in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) in 1925 Dietrich was one of three children born to Richard Karstaedt and Elli Malolepszy. Trained as a machinist and having a strong interest in aviation, he flew gliders before and after World War II and helped establish a soaring club after the war in Biberach an der Riss, Germany. There he met Elisabeth whom he married in 1957. They left Germany in 1959 for Montreal with baby Michael and then settled in St. Louis, Missouri in 1960 where their two daughters were born. He worked as a tool room machinist until his retirement. A Red Cross volunteer and PTA president, he cared for his community and those less fortunate than himself.

Dietrich and Elisabeth established a home in the Dogtown neighborhood in 1963, never realizing what a wonderful location they had found in which to raise their family. They enjoyed living next to Forest Park and the small-town feel of Dogtown, raising a son and two daughters there. It was not unusual for them to spend time entertaining neighbors on the front porch. Dietrich and Elisabeth lived a wonderful fun filled life while raising a family, always finding time for family vacations and travel to Germany, Argentina, Italy, much of Europe and most of the United States over the years.

Always fair and friendly to strangers, he worked hard to support his family but also enjoyed relaxing (and making others relax) during time off. His family, friends and neighbors will miss his easy laugh and the twinkle in his eyes.

The family will be receiving friends at Seamus McDaniels on Saturday, November 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Dietrich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association and will be greatly appreciated.