Joseph Kuhnert Jr.
Joseph C. Kuhnert Jr., 82 of St. Louis, Missouri, died on June 2, 2020. Joe was a
loving husband, and a doting father and grandfather. He was a 62-year member of
IBEW Local 1 and a life-long member of the Clowns Athletic Club. He served 6 years in
the Army Reserves, and enjoyed his many years spent as a member of the Board of
Building Appeals with the city of St. Louis. While helping raise his family, he became
involved in many youth organizations, assisting with activities in the CYC and sports
programs at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He was always ready to help with
any needed tasks for the priests and nuns as well. He was also an avid Blues fan,
elated when they won the Stanley Cup. Joe was very generous to his family, friends,
and to the casinos. He was a son of the late Joseph and Mamie Kuhnert.
He is survived by his wife: Carol (Christian) Kuhnert; four children: Jeff (Vanessa)
Kuhnert, Lynn (Brian) Moore, Sue (Rich) Spaeth, and Joanie (Brian) Fisher; ten
grandchildren: Derek and April Kuhnert, Emily (Joe), Brendan, and Samantha Moore,
Matt (Maggie), Wil and Ricky Spaeth, Justin and Keely Fisher; two great-grandchildren:
Mason Spaeth and Emily Spaeth-Forrester; two siblings: LaVerne DeLucia and
Geraldine Gliedt; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by seven siblings: Clarence Kuhnert, Virginia Kellogg, Estelle
Moseley, Dorothy Umfleet, Harry Kuhnert, Eleanor Kolbow and Warren Kuhnert.
A memorial Mass was held Saturday June 6 th 2020 at 11 AM at St. Catherine Laboure
Catholic Church, 9740 Sappington Road, St. Louis, MO 63128.
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Due to current world events, a Celebration of Life event will be held at a later date. If
you wish to receive notification regarding when this event will be held, please send an
e-mail to celebratejoe@prodigy.net, and we will send an e-mail to you once the
date/time has been set.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory to IBEW Local 1 Relief Fund (5850
Elizabeth Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63110) would be appreciated especially during
these trying times, or to BJC Home/Hospice Care (1935 Beltway Drive St. Louis,
Missouri 63114).
Click here for Joe’s favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFlx2Lnr9Q
Joe was very good man who loved his family fiercely with his huge heart! I feel lucky to have known him, and my sister was very blessed to have him as her father-in-law. You will be missed my friend.
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man who loved his family. He will be missed.
His favorite song was AMORE with the big pizza pie from Paliahches, Love and God Bless from Carol and Walter Grywatch, may he Rest In Peace.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR GOOD TIMES IN BRANSON, AT THE SHOWS, AND EATING AT THE “GOOD LUCK CAFE”. CHRISTMAS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL, CELEBRATING THERE, WITH ALL THE LIGHTS, AND JOYFUL PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS. IT IS A VERY CHRISTIAN VENUE, THERE.
I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BE WITH YOU, CAROL, AND JOE, FOR THAT LAST TIME WITH YOU.
MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH AND COURAGE, AND FEEL THE ANGELS ALL AROUND YOU, TO GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE.
LOVE YOU… TALK SOON.
FRAN & JIM WOOD
Sorry to hear about Joe, he was always giving me and Buzz a hard time. Sorry,Joette and I won’t be able to attend the service, god bless
The Kuhnert family is in my thoughts tonight, as I receive word of Uncle Joe’s passing.
Wishing peace and future joy to Aunt Carol, Jeff, Lynn, Sue and Joan. May your memories of happier times lift all of you as we grieve his loss.
All the best…
Vince Meyer
There are so many Uncle Joe-isms that come to mind when I think of my all-time favorite uncle.
“So-and-So says you have chicken legs”
“So-and-So says you’re too fat to go in the boat”
He never failed to make people laugh with his gregarious personality and relentless teasing. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He helped so many to realize their dreams of becoming electricians and he was an active Union man, even throughout his retirement.
He loved Gus’ Pretzels, singing Amore to a crowd, and bragging about the accomplishments of his grandkids.
I could take up so much more space here!!
I will miss you Uncle Joe. So very much!
He was the best. So sorry to hear. A class act!
Such a pleasant and friendly fella. We always enjoyed our chatter when he was at the Moore’s. Heaven gained another angel. Hugs to You all ,
Joe made everyone smile from their hearts. He will be greatly missed by us
Joe , very special person, if U knew Joe U had to like him.
I wish him 3 777 and the big Jackpot !
RIP- John & Ann