Went to be with his Lord on May 3, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in his home.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary (Boedicker). He is survived by his children: Russell (Kathy), Gregory, Philip, Carolyn Wooderson and Elizabeth (Jerome) Meyer. Loving grandfather of Dustin (Megan), Zakari, Jade, Clayton (Sarah), Maia, Nicholas (Taylor), Alex, Alyssa, Lindsay, April, Michael, Neil, Ava and Hunter. Great-Grandfather of Allie, Lily, Amilia and Harrison. Loving uncle and dear friend to many.

He selflessly donated his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine.

Services: Memorial Mass in honor will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manchester, MO on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 12pm noon. Lunch will be served after the service.