Kenneth Sylvester “Ken” Weldele, 85, of Arnold died March 3, 2025. Mr. Weldele grew up in Maxville Heights, bouncing between home and the Weldele and Grimm family farms. He joined the military right out of high school. He worked for 41 years as a USPS letter carrier. He served his civic and church communities in several capacities: Finance Committee, Athletic Association, Parish Council, Men’s Club, Operation Clean Stream and Muscular Dystrophy Association Annual Telethon. He enjoyed playing golf, watching sports and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness and willingness to connect with others. Born Jan. 14, 1940, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Hilda (Grimm) Weldele.
He was preceded in death by his first wife: Barbara Louise Allen; and his second wife: Angelina Flavin.
He is survived by a sister: Henrietta (Russ) Werkmeister; eight children: Kenneth, Paul (Marjorie), Laura Politte, Gerard (Meagan), Maria (Jeff) Freshman, Jeff (Marjorie), Melissa (Shaun) Kennedy and Danielle (Rusty) Jenkins; four stepchildren: Kathy Boulicault, Kelly Schmidt, Vince (Maggie) Flavin and Eilleen (Jeremiah) Belcher; 16 grandchildren: Cory (Michelle) Schultz, Sam (Katelyn) Politte, Brooke McWherter, Molly (Tyler) Berry, Johnnie (Alexandria) McWherter, Meaghan (Marcelo) Weldele de Oliveira, Zachary Politte, Ian (Thomas Sherman), Matthew, Melody (Ryan) Oaks, Seth Freshman, Isaac, Noah, Micah, Lucy Kennedy and Roxanna Kennedy; four great-grandchildren: Logan Jackson, Mila McWherter, Dahlia McWherter and Dean Oaks; 12 step-grandchildren; and 7 step-great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by a son: Jonathan; a brother: Lloyd; and a daughter-in-law: Michele McWherter.
Visitation is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2300 Church Road, in Arnold, 63010. Memorials may be made to Holy Family School. Arrangements are under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home.