Dennis M. Filla

Filla, Dennis M., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by two wives, Rosalie Filla and Margaret Filla; dear son of the late Frances Filla and the late Regina Filla (nee Swoboda), loving father of Paul (Lynne) Filla, Andrew (Debra) Filla and Deborah (Rick) Reno; loving step-father of Barbara (Bill) Garlich; Richard Smith and Kenneth (Barbi) Smith; loving brother of Raymond (Lois) Filla; cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, beloved uncle to Jim (Alice Anne), Gary, and Patti. He is preceded in death by brother and sisters, Germaine, Celeste, Ambrose, Catherine, and Alice. A lover of nature, specifically his two-legged friends, the birds. He was an avid gardener and was a member of the St. Charles Men's Garden Club. Dennis was artistic and made the stained glass window currently in the St. Charles Prebyterian Church. He was employed as a Expediter in Hazards at McDonnell Douglas for more than 29 years. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a participant in D-Day. An interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with honors will be held. Date and time to be determined. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society.