Fri., Dec. 16, 2022. Beloved husband of 69 years of Rita M. Deves (nee Stewart); dear father of Larry and Tom (Linda) Deves, Mary (Dan) Eggleston, Tim (Maureen), the late Mark and John (Lisa) Deves and Teresa (Shawn) Kern; dear grandfather of Matt (Brittyn) Deves, Gayle Lowe, Sarah (Dennis) Hoese, Stacy (Jared) Zatloukal, Josh (Abbey) Deves, Danny Eggleston, Kevin (Kelly) Eggleston, Joe (Alice) Eggleston, Thomas “TJ” (Stephanie) Eggleston, Jonathan (Emily) Deves, Rachael (Matt) Thurmann, Andrew (Carolina) Deves, Stephen Deves, Michelle (Sean) Jones, Morgan (Felicia) Deves, Jordan Deves, Taylor Deves, Madison Deves, Nathan Kern, Benjamin Kern, James “JT” Kern.
Dear brother-in-law of Kathleen and Richard (Wanda) Stewart; dear great-grandfather of 27; our dear uncle and friend.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Tues., Dec. 20, 12:15 p.m. to Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church for 12:30 p.m. Mass. Interment JB National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to SHF St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Visitation Monday, 3-8 p.m.
We are sorry for your loss. Mr. Deves was a kind man. We have fond memories of his warm and gentle greetings in church and around the parish for many years. We will miss him. God bless you all.
We love Mr. Deves and will miss his kind, gentle spirit. We will be lifting each of you up in prayer.
Mary and I were newly married , owning our first home , the last home on South Marlene Avenue where Don , Rita , and seven children resided on the opposite end of the street. Don was an experienced carpenter who built many homes nearby in South County and was a great help to an inexperienced homeowner as I. He was a gracious and friendly neighbor I will always remember , firm raising his children as a Father role model for me , and a religious man of God. We are sorry for Rita and the family’s loss , and God bless them.
Thoughts and prayers aplenty.