Donald M. DeHart, 86, peacefully slipped into the loving embrace of God on May 1, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Yvonne, his wife of 59 years, loving father of Cathy (Ward) Hebert, David (Sheila) DeHart, and Paul (Melissa) DeHart, and treasured grandfather of Madison, Trevor, Kendall, Tessa, Brett, Rianna and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill and Dorothy (Dansereau) DeHart, and his sister, Dorothy DeHart.
Don was born in St. Paul, MN on April 5, 1935. He attended St. Thomas Academy and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Masters in Chemical Engineering, including a year as a Fulbright scholar at the Sorbonne University in Paris. He and Yvonne met and married in St. Paul, MN. They moved to St. Louis in 1971 when he became an environmental engineer at Anheuser-Busch, where he remained until retirement.
He was a passionate philatelist, an avid bridge player, and a classical music enthusiast. He and Yvonne shared a love of travel visiting countries throughout the world, as well as a deep and active faith. Don was a dedicated volunteer at the Peter and Paul Soup Kitchen for over 25 years. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Funeral Home, Affton, on Sunday, May 23, from 2-6pm. Private funeral mass on May 24 at 11am at St. Cronan’s Catholic Church will be live streamed for public viewing. If interested, please consider donations to: Peter and Paul Community Services and Circus Flora.
Donald DeHart’s funeral mass will be available to view livestream at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 24 on the St. Cronan Catholic Church Facebook page.
Dear Yvonne and family,
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing. We have delightful memories of you and Don from the Dance Club these last years. His welcoming smile, good humor and general graciousness will be missed.
God bless you and your family,
Dear Yvonne and family,
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing. We have delightful memories of you and Don from the Dance Club these last years. His welcoming smile, good humor and general graciousness will be missed.
God bless you and your family,
Don had an easy smile, and that made everyone happy. You could see the mirth in his eyes.
Don had an easy smile, and that made everyone happy. You could see the mirth in his eyes.
Don will definitely be missed around here. He had a great sense of humor, was funny, and genuinely cared about his tenants.
His quick smile will always be a pleasant memory.
Don will definitely be missed around here. He had a great sense of humor, was funny, and genuinely cared about his tenants.
His quick smile will always be a pleasant memory.
Please accept my very most heartfelt condolences. Don was a lovely man, he was always very good natured and kind. Over the past 20 years we’ve had many wonderful conversations and I’ll miss our chats. My life was enriched from knowing Don and he will be greatly missed. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept my very most heartfelt condolences. Don was a lovely man, he was always very good natured and kind. Over the past 20 years we’ve had many wonderful conversations and I’ll miss our chats. My life was enriched from knowing Don and he will be greatly missed. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Don so much. He was a good man and a good friend.
We will miss Don so much. He was a good man and a good friend.
I was so sorry to read about Dons passing. He had so much life in him. He was a devoted husband ,father , and grandfather. I know he will be greatly missed. The wonderful thing about being a Christian is we will see Don again and never to be parted.
I was so sorry to read about Dons passing. He had so much life in him. He was a devoted husband ,father , and grandfather. I know he will be greatly missed. The wonderful thing about being a Christian is we will see Don again and never to be parted.
I always enjoyed working with Don. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I was happy that he was able to attend the last A-B Environmental reunion before covid hit and tell his stories and see his former colleagues. He will be missed.
I always enjoyed working with Don. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I was happy that he was able to attend the last A-B Environmental reunion before covid hit and tell his stories and see his former colleagues. He will be missed.
I was so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. I have wonderful memories of him and your
entire family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
I was so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. I have wonderful memories of him and your
entire family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne and Paul,
We are so Sorry for your loss. Don was like a father figure. He always looked out for everyone.. I Miss his visits and his Smile. I have so many wonderful memories of him. I will Miss seeing the big smile on his face when he would see what garden flowers we planted every year. Don Will Be Forever Loved and Missed By All Who Were Blessed By His Presence…
Yvonne and Paul,
We are so Sorry for your loss. Don was like a father figure. He always looked out for everyone.. I Miss his visits and his Smile. I have so many wonderful memories of him. I will Miss seeing the big smile on his face when he would see what garden flowers we planted every year. Don Will Be Forever Loved and Missed By All Who Were Blessed By His Presence…
Yvonne and Paul,
We are so Sorry for your loss. Don was like a father figure who always looked out for everyone. I Miss his visits and his smile. I will really miss seeing the big smile on his face when he saw what flowers we planted every year. Don will be FOREVER LOVED and MISSED by all who were in his presence.
Yvonne and Paul,
We are so Sorry for your loss. Don was like a father figure who always looked out for everyone. I Miss his visits and his smile. I will really miss seeing the big smile on his face when he saw what flowers we planted every year. Don will be FOREVER LOVED and MISSED by all who were in his presence.
It’s just so hard to believe that I won’t be seeing Don at Peter & Paul Meals. Such a kind and faithful friend. I will miss his smile and his wit – always that twinkle in his eyes. So sorry for your loss.
It’s just so hard to believe that I won’t be seeing Don at Peter & Paul Meals. Such a kind and faithful friend. I will miss his smile and his wit – always that twinkle in his eyes. So sorry for your loss.
Don was a long time supporter and volunteer at our meals program. He was a very kind and generous man and we will miss him.
Tom Burnham
Peter & Paul Community Services
Don was a long time supporter and volunteer at our meals program. He was a very kind and generous man and we will miss him.
Tom Burnham
Peter & Paul Community Services
Prayers to the entire DeHart family from a fellow church member of Don’s at St. Cronan for 9 years. He and Yvonne are the reason we are at St. Cronan’s now. All in the pews will so miss his smile, his hugs, and his loving presence with us. May you be consoled by his amazing life.
Prayers to the entire DeHart family from a fellow church member of Don’s at St. Cronan for 9 years. He and Yvonne are the reason we are at St. Cronan’s now. All in the pews will so miss his smile, his hugs, and his loving presence with us. May you be consoled by his amazing life.