Gerard John Grewe was born on January 26, 1940, and passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church.
He grew up on the south side of St. Louis, just blocks away from Jane Kuda. They both attended St. Cecilia Catholic Church and School and met for the first time when he was in seventh grade and she in fifth. Four years later, they had their first date, and the rest is history.
In Gerard’s later years, he enjoyed golfing at PGA West, attending Mizzou football games, and spending time with his family. He often said, “If I die tomorrow, have a party, because I had a wonderful life.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Elsie (Kargus) Grewe, and his brother, Virgil (Judy) Grewe. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Jane (Kuda) Grewe; his sister, Sister Doris Jean Grewe; his children Gary (Carla) Grewe, Terry (Jane) Grewe, Christine Grewe, and Michael (Christine) Grewe; and his thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a cousin, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many.
Please join Gerard’s family, Thursday, August 18, 2022. Mass will be held at 5 PM St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 5418 Louisiana Avenue, St. Louis, 63111, with a Celebration and Visitation immediately following at Greenbriar Hills Country Club, 12665 Big Bend Boulevard, Kirkwood, 63122.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Anselm Parrish, 530 South Mason Road, St. Louis, 63141. You may continue to honor Gerard by attending Mass.
Our sincerest condolences. Thinking of all of you and saying a prayer for your comfort in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Joe, Julie, Ben and Luke Childress
Our sincerest condolences. Thinking of all of you and saying a prayer for your comfort in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Joe, Julie, Ben and Luke Childress
If I taught a class on life and doing it the right way.
Let’s begin with Mr. Grewe
If I taught a class on life and doing it the right way.
Let’s begin with Mr. Grewe
Gary and Carla, we are deeply saddened to hear the news of your beloved Father. We will be praying for you during this difficult time.
Love Tom and Sue Haffner
Gary and Carla, we are deeply saddened to hear the news of your beloved Father. We will be praying for you during this difficult time.
Love Tom and Sue Haffner
Rest in peace Mr. Grewe and congratulations on a job extremely well done. We’ll be proud if we accomplish 1% of what you achieved.
Rest in peace Mr. Grewe and congratulations on a job extremely well done. We’ll be proud if we accomplish 1% of what you achieved.
One of the finest men I have ever had the honor of knowing. Would like to thank him for his friendship and genuine interest in my mediocre life.
One of the finest men I have ever had the honor of knowing. Would like to thank him for his friendship and genuine interest in my mediocre life.
Gary and family, We are saddened to hear of Gerard’s passing. Although we did not know him well, our two encounters with him left us with a lasting impression of a good, kind, caring man. May your cherished memories bring you comfort.
Gary and family, We are saddened to hear of Gerard’s passing. Although we did not know him well, our two encounters with him left us with a lasting impression of a good, kind, caring man. May your cherished memories bring you comfort.
Prayers and thoughts to Jane and the Grewe Family!
Jan Marks and Family
Prayers and thoughts to Jane and the Grewe Family!
Jan Marks and Family
Dear Jane and Family.
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your dear husband and Father. It has been some time since our paths have crossed, but I do remember him well and the fun times we shared in the past. May he rest in the arms of our Blessed Lord in his heavenly home. And may the Lord walk with you and comfort you in your journey of loss and grief. Blessings.
Dear Jane and Family.
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your dear husband and Father. It has been some time since our paths have crossed, but I do remember him well and the fun times we shared in the past. May he rest in the arms of our Blessed Lord in his heavenly home. And may the Lord walk with you and comfort you in your journey of loss and grief. Blessings.
Mr. G was one of a kind for sure. Exceptionally caring and loving. He definitely lead by example. Have loved this family for almost 50 years. Will definitely keep all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!! ♥️
Mr. G was one of a kind for sure. Exceptionally caring and loving. He definitely lead by example. Have loved this family for almost 50 years. Will definitely keep all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!! ♥️
On behalf of Nicholas, Alexis and I, we are very sorry to hear of his passing. May his memory be eternal. God bless you Mrs Grewe.
Daphne
On behalf of Nicholas, Alexis and I, we are very sorry to hear of his passing. May his memory be eternal. God bless you Mrs Grewe.
Daphne
My BUDDY of 50 years.
Hit ‘em straight up there
Love ya
My BUDDY of 50 years.
Hit ‘em straight up there
Love ya
We were so sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. We enjoyed so much visiting with him at Christmas get togethers and wish we could have got to know him better. We know he was well loved and cherished by his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace!
We were so sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. We enjoyed so much visiting with him at Christmas get togethers and wish we could have got to know him better. We know he was well loved and cherished by his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace!
Gerard was my buddy for 50 years.
Hit them straight up the and catch big ones.
Love Ya
Gerard was my buddy for 50 years.
Hit them straight up the and catch big ones.
Love Ya
The entire Grewe family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew him!
The entire Grewe family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew him!
Gary, Mitchell, Caroline & Jacqueline,
We are so sorry to hear this news. I loved it when I had the chance to talk to him. I know he will be missed & I pray that your memories will help get you thru this time.
Kent & Bonnie Campbell
Gary, Mitchell, Caroline & Jacqueline,
We are so sorry to hear this news. I loved it when I had the chance to talk to him. I know he will be missed & I pray that your memories will help get you thru this time.
Kent & Bonnie Campbell
With prayers for peace for all who will miss Mr. Grewe. The staff of Circle of Concern is so sorry for your family’s loss.
With prayers for peace for all who will miss Mr. Grewe. The staff of Circle of Concern is so sorry for your family’s loss.
Our prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. Gerard will be missed but not forgotten as he has touched peoples lives for so many years.
We wish we could be there in person to see everyone Jim & Stephanie Appelbaum
Our prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. Gerard will be missed but not forgotten as he has touched peoples lives for so many years.
We wish we could be there in person to see everyone Jim & Stephanie Appelbaum
I am so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of GJ.
How do you define a man that is so Loved by his family and friends…
It is my honor to say that GJ was a Mensch to me! I will miss his sprit!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle
I am so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of GJ.
How do you define a man that is so Loved by his family and friends…
It is my honor to say that GJ was a Mensch to me! I will miss his sprit!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle
Sorry to hear about mr. Grewe. My Prayers and thoughts to Jane and the rest of the Grewe Family!
Williams family
Sorry to hear about mr. Grewe. My Prayers and thoughts to Jane and the rest of the Grewe Family!
Williams family
My Dearest Mrs. Grewe, Terry, Gary, Christine, and Michael,
I am so very saddened and sorry for your loss. I loved and respected Mr. Grewe very much. Please know that my thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all.
Very sincerely,
Shawn Faye
My Dearest Mrs. Grewe, Terry, Gary, Christine, and Michael,
I am so very saddened and sorry for your loss. I loved and respected Mr. Grewe very much. Please know that my thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all.
Very sincerely,
Shawn Faye
My St. Cecilia’s classmate and friend – RIP. Take care Jane.
My St. Cecilia’s classmate and friend – RIP. Take care Jane.
My Sincere Condolences to The Grewe Family…Although I only had the opportunity to interact with Mr. and Mrs. Grewe via the “Tailgate Parties” at Mizzou, which were set up by Galaxy Maintenance, which I was an employee of for 4 years, I thoroughly enjoyed there company, and was honored to be able to meet and interact with the rest of his Family…Mr Grewe was a true gentleman, and always made me feel welcome…I thank you, and May God Bless you all during these sad times…MJL
My Sincere Condolences to The Grewe Family…Although I only had the opportunity to interact with Mr. and Mrs. Grewe via the “Tailgate Parties” at Mizzou, which were set up by Galaxy Maintenance, which I was an employee of for 4 years, I thoroughly enjoyed there company, and was honored to be able to meet and interact with the rest of his Family…Mr Grewe was a true gentleman, and always made me feel welcome…I thank you, and May God Bless you all during these sad times…MJL
A great man with a legacy that will live forever….prayers and Godspeed!!
A great man with a legacy that will live forever….prayers and Godspeed!!
To Jane and the whole Grewe family::
We remember Gerry as a wonderful friend, husband, father and grandpa! Kay and I were influenced by his life! A a humble man who loved God.t We have fond memories of playing Gin Rummy, golfing, & and fun filled evenings in the Grewe home In PGA West.
To Jane and the whole Grewe family::
We remember Gerry as a wonderful friend, husband, father and grandpa! Kay and I were influenced by his life! A a humble man who loved God.t We have fond memories of playing Gin Rummy, golfing, & and fun filled evenings in the Grewe home In PGA West.
Our deepest condolences to Jane and the entire Grewe family. Our prayers are with you. May our Lord comfort you during this very difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to Jane and the entire Grewe family. Our prayers are with you. May our Lord comfort you during this very difficult time.
We are very sorry to hear this news. We have so many fond memories from our Lake Park days. Please know you are all in ourprayers during this sad time. Love and miss you all!!’ ❤️
We are very sorry to hear this news. We have so many fond memories from our Lake Park days. Please know you are all in ourprayers during this sad time. Love and miss you all!!’ ❤️
Just saw this today. So very sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. You are all in my family’s prayers.
Just saw this today. So very sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. You are all in my family’s prayers.
Gary, Carla and Family:
We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you as you celebrate your Father’s life. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary, Carla and Family:
We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you as you celebrate your Father’s life. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our family are truly sorry for your loss. We believe that God calls him so it’s a bless for John and you should always be happy for him instead of feeling sorrows Mrs Jane. Our family will always keep John in our prayer and we believe that he will be in heaven soon.
Our family are truly sorry for your loss. We believe that God calls him so it’s a bless for John and you should always be happy for him instead of feeling sorrows Mrs Jane. Our family will always keep John in our prayer and we believe that he will be in heaven soon.
I was a grade school classmate of Gerard from the Fourth to Eighth Grades at St. Cecilia. Gerard and I were Altar Servers. Gerard was selected to be the Master of Ceremonies Altar Server at one of the Holy Thursday Mass during Holy Week.
When we graduated grade school, we went to separate schools. Gerard went to CBC and I went to St. Mary’s.
We did get back together during summer vacations. I remember playing baseball on one of the teams Gerard organized at Woodward Public School during summer vacation.
When I went to take my driving test for my driver’s license. Gerard was my accompanying licensed driver.
Gerard may te angels carry you to the Eternal Light and may you be united with Our Savior.
My condolences to you, Jane and your extended family. Your marriage lasting 61 years is an example to all your peers and the young people who follow.
I was a grade school classmate of Gerard from the Fourth to Eighth Grades at St. Cecilia. Gerard and I were Altar Servers. Gerard was selected to be the Master of Ceremonies Altar Server at one of the Holy Thursday Mass during Holy Week.
When we graduated grade school, we went to separate schools. Gerard went to CBC and I went to St. Mary’s.
We did get back together during summer vacations. I remember playing baseball on one of the teams Gerard organized at Woodward Public School during summer vacation.
When I went to take my driving test for my driver’s license. Gerard was my accompanying licensed driver.
Gerard may te angels carry you to the Eternal Light and may you be united with Our Savior.
My condolences to you, Jane and your extended family. Your marriage lasting 61 years is an example to all your peers and the young people who follow.
Gary, Carla and family,
Sending my best to your family! I am so sorry for your loss.
I still remember meeting him on my first day working for you company. He made me feel so important and gave me his favorite business book. I also have a great memory riding on his jet!
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Gary, Carla and family,
Sending my best to your family! I am so sorry for your loss.
I still remember meeting him on my first day working for you company. He made me feel so important and gave me his favorite business book. I also have a great memory riding on his jet!
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Jane
He was one of the finest people i have know He also was the BEST card player and my partner. May he rest in peace.
Jim Murphy
Jane
He was one of the finest people i have know He also was the BEST card player and my partner. May he rest in peace.
Jim Murphy