John E. Kreitler, 86, of Barnhart died Sept. 22, 2019, at his home. Mr. Kreitler was the owner of Kreitler Construction Co. and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Arnold Eagles, Elks, American Legion, VFW and the Mattise Club. Born Jan. 21, 1933, in River Aux Vases, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Allgire) Kreitler. He was preceded in death by his wife: Bernadine (Dallas) Kreitler.
He is survived by two sons: Brian (Michelle) Kreitler and Jeff (Laura) Kreitler; four grandchildren: Elizabeth (Michael) Stuesse, Jacob Kreitler, Kelsey (Stefan) Wilkes and Brianne Kreitler; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Mass was held Sept. 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial. Burial with full military honors was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice, 1487 Hwy. 61, Suite C, Festus, 63028. Arrangements were under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold.