Bernard Ben F. Weinrich

Memorial contributions may be made to The Emmaus Home or to a charity of the donor's choice. Bernard F. 'Ben' Weinrich, 85, of St. Charles died May 30, 2002 at his home with his family present. He was born on September 3, 1916 to the late William F. and Anna K. Weinrich. Mr. Weinrich was a supervisor of the painting department while employed by McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis for 25 years before retirement. He painted the Mercury and Gemini space capsules. He is survived by five sons, Bernie, Dennis, Ken, Terry and Ted, one stepson, Jim Baerman, and three stepdaughters, Beverly Baumann, Janet Hepler and Sandra Arella; 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by these and many others who he touched and helped during his life. He was preceded in death by wives, LaVerne and Esther, stepdaughter Carolyn Baerman, five brothers and six sisters.