Grisham Jr., Claude I., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the age of 71. Eternally devoted, passionate best friend and husband of Susan J. Grisham (nee: Keely); beloved son of the late Claude I. Grisham, Sr. and Dorothy Grisham; loving father of Deborah Bennett, Patrick Grisham, Ann Marie Wilson, Eric Grisham, and Kristin (Floyd) Tapia; cherished grandfather of Kyle, Nick, Joe, Shawn, Katie, Madison, and Chad; dear brother of Betty (Don) Maag, Barb (Mike) Flynn, and Jack (Sharon) Grisham. He is preceded in death by his brother James Grisham.
Claude was a proud owner of several small businesses throughout his career. He loved sports, and he enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, and racquetball. His greatest love was spending time with his family, and having many date nights with his wife.
Memorials may be made to American Heart and American Stroke Associations, and St. Luke's Hospital c/o Office of Development, 232 S. Woods Mill, St. Louis, MO 63017, or Masses to St. Joseph Catholic Church Cottleville.