John Tait Wempner of Chesterfield MO, died on September 13, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on April 30th 1932 John was predeceased by his wife of almost 70 years Audrey Wempner (Hartmann). He was also predeceased by his son Joseph Tait Wempner.

He is survived by his son James Edward Wempner, and daughters Mary Paula Wegerski (Wempner) and Ann Finnegan (Wempner). John was deeply loved by and will be missed by his grandchildren Lauren Wempner her husband Will An, Tory Wegerski and her husband Geoff Morgan, Jacob Wegerski and his wife Molly, Kelsey Finnegan, Mitchell Finnegan and his wife Spencer and Hannah Finnegan. He also was fortunate enough to spend time with his great grandsons Lucas An and Henry Wegerski

John graduated from Saint Louis University. He then served as an officer in the Air Force during the Korean War. He completed a Master’s Degree from Cornell and went on to work in the Grocery Business for 40 years. He retired as a Vice President of Schnucks in 1994.

After retirement John was an active Board Member and President of the Saint Louis Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

John was a lifelong golfer who learned to golf as a young boy while working as a caddy during the summers. He eventually served on the Board of both Cherry Hills Country Club and St. Albans County Club.

John will be remembered by many as a loving husband, brother in-law, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather who made a difference in the lives of many.

Graveside services for all family will be held on October 17, 2025 11:00am at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery 740 N Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141, phone: 314-434-3933.

A Memorial Celebration of Life for any who knew John and want to attend will be held afterward from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at The Hilton Doubletree Hotel 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Phone: 636-532-5000.