Date of birth: August 18, 1945 in Saint Louis, MO
Parents: Martin & Frieda Unger, both deceased
Brother: Martin Unger, deceased
Date of Death: June 29, 2021 With his wife and children by his side.
Survived by wife, Joan, their three children Sherry (Dave) Wehmueller, Don (Sharon) Steinkoetter, and Kristopher (Alicia) Unger. Grandchildren David K., Ryan, Jenn, Donnie, Nathan, Jennifer, Justin, Patrick, Logan, Brandyn, Dawson, and Dylan. Great grandchildren Haven Rose, Connor, Easton, Hunter, Elijah, Milo, Abigail, Caleb, Adam, Paige, Ashley, Alex, Madison, Steven, Caitlyn, Peyton, Adalyn, Bailee, and Kane. Great, great grandchild, Grace.
Graduated from Southwest High School in 1962.
Served in the National Guard until 1966
Married Joan Wirtz August 17, 1974
Interest – Family baking, trout fishing, target shooting, Hawaii & Condo trips with family, spending time with family and friends, spending time with his wife in their yard.
Work- he worked in several family bakeries early on, went on to teach baking at City Schools. Worked in bakeries of Schnucks, Dawn, Wenner Bread, and Costco.
He never treated us like anything other than his flesh and blood children, even though he didn’t have too. He was always our Dad– Don and Sherry
Everything I know, everything I am, I owe to my Dad — Kris
Some superheroes don’t have capes…they are called GRANDPA! — All the grandkids
Services; Memorial Visitation at Kutis South County (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Saturday 7/10 from 12 until service at 3PM
Buster was a great uncle, god-father. He was always so full of life and had a way to make you laugh. I always admired his ability to make friends wherever he went. I will miss him!
We was shocked to hear about the death of a friend i met in 1985 as a joyful guest from the united states in Germany. At a distance of almost 5000 miles, we are in mourning with the family and friends.
Our thoughts are with you- Our loved ones will always be by our side, no matter where they are.
Regards
Christian with family from Germany
He was my Best Buddy at the door! At Costco.When he left to retire I was lost without him.I will miss him . I send prayers to his family he was awesome
My condolences for the loss of Buster. I didn’t personally know him, but my sister and I do remember our great aunt Freida. Herman and Marie (Bauridl) Schoch were our grandparents and Rudy was our father. Somewhere along the line, after dad’s passing at an early age, we lost touch with that side of the family.
Our family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You!
In leau of flowers, we ask that you donate to St. Jude or The Humane Society in his memory.
Oh how we miss you, words cannot tell,
Your bright happy face that we loved
so well,
God took you home, it was His will,
But in our hearts you are with us still,
Time may heal, but it never can mend,
For our hearts will be broken until the
end.
And of the load you helped us carry,
Always loving, true and kind,
What a beautiful memory left behind.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Unger Family.
We know what a fine man Mr. Unger must have been by knowing his exemplary son, Kris.
Susan Schaberg, Mike Ward, and Caroline and Leo
He was the best Grandpa I could ever ask for. He always told everyone about me and was so forgiving. when he passed away it really effected my emotions. My family and I are here for my Grandma and always will be. My grandpa and I were very close, him and I always had fun having lunch and, playing catch outside. The people that know him, know how good of a friend he really is .
Dylan
My prays to the Unger Family. I had the privilege knowing Herman for 35 plus years. He was
a good man and highly respected. God Bless you and the family. You will be missed my good
friend.
RIP grandpa