Gerard Anthony Carpentier “Jerry”
Gerard “Jerry” Anthony Carpentier passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jerry was born on January 14, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Hazel Carpentier.
Jerry worked for the International Union of Elevator Constructor Local #3 for over 30 years and served as an Executive Board Member. He was one of the proud members who helped in the construction of the Gateway Arch. Jerry married Mary Ann in 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri. They were happily married for 44 years. Jerry loved spending time with his family and friends; there wasn’t a bar in St. Louis where they didn’t know his name.
Jerry is survived by his spouse Mary Ann (nee Stipe) of Columbia, IL; sons Jeffery (Susan) of St. Louis, Missouri, James (Jill) of Crestwood, Missouri, John (Vicki) of Ballwin, Missouri, Keith of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter Karie of Columbia, Illinois; his grandchildren Thomas, Daniel, Emily, Jerry (Jennifer), and Daniel; great grandchildren Brayden and Silas; siblings Tom Carpentier and Donna Hagen; and his nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Hazel Carpentier; and his sisters Joan Zeitz and Sue Carpentier.
Services: A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at the Glazier Union Hall 5916 Wilson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 on May 20th, 2017 at 5:30PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association.
Jerry,Jerry,Jerry
With tears in my eyes I’ll say goodbye. a great friend and brother. The last of my three musketeers. Floyd, Charlie and Jerry. What a group of mentors for a young elevator constructor helper to have. Cathy always knew when I helped one of the 3 from the way I came home from work. Which was usually late. I thank you for all the knowledge you gave me over the years in the business and life in general. Thanks for the years of service to local 3 and keeping the E board in line. Speaking of bars. I could go on about that subject for hours, because I visited many with you.
Like the day we was working downtown. you asked me if I knew of a place for lunch. So I took you to the Press Box to see my father-in-law Russ who worked at the Post Dispatch. We walked in and he bought us a beer and introduced us to the guys there that he was working with that day. The rest as they say is history. work ethic was a little different back then. We couldn’t buy a beer, but there was always two full ones in front of us. We stumble out of the place at around 5:30 p.m. Long lunch. Only, because we had to pick up your lovely wife Mary from work. Thank goodness otherwise we may have crawled out at closing time. I remember your exact words when we left “Wow and I thought elevator men could drink.” How about the time in Vegas. When you, myself and father-in-law Russ spent 5hrs. at the crap table at the Imperial Palace. I think we may have stumbled out of there. Again drinks were free.
I would say a prayer for you, but I know you don’t need it, because your on the fast train to Heaven. So I’ll say a prayer for your family. Ok I’ll say one for you just in case the train needs a push.
YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Rest In Peace
Love
Sincerely your friend,
Tom
John,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I really enjoyed talking with him and hearing his stories. I hope your fond memories help you during this difficult time.