fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.
Beloved husband of Bernadine Whelchel (nee Kroupa) for over 69 years; loving father of Gregory (Brenda), Mark (Rita) Whelchel and Marietta Freeman; our dearest grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
Gene was a lab technician at Anheuser-Busch, Inc. for over 37 years and was the former B.A. of the Local #262.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois on Monday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Paul Catholic Church (Fenton) for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m.