Louis Bielicke, 78, of Arnold died Dec. 27, 2021. Mr. Bielicke was a carman and supervisor for Terminal Railroad. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending motorsports events and collecting Hot Wheels. He served in the U.S. Army. Born Dec. 18, 1943, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Erma and Louis Bielicke.
He is survived by his wife: Mary (Riley) Bielicke; three sons: Louis (Lisa) Bielicke of Imperial, Mark Bielicke of St. Louis and Bryan Bielicke of St. Louis; a daughter: Tina (Dwayne) Strange of Festus; and 10 grandchildren: Emily, Jacob and Brittany Bielicke, John and Eric Shaver, Addison and Alexander Sloss and Austin, Eli and Olivia Strange.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, in south St. Louis County. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at St. David Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Road, in Arnold, officiated by Father Charles Ferrara. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place., Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.