Don Picker

Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or the American Heart Association. Picker, "Don", of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the age of 83. Devoted husband of Margaret M. Picker; dear son of the late Lester H. Picker and the late Caroline Neville; loving father of Melissa Picker, Donna (Leonard) Ehlmann, John R. (RuthAnne) Picker, Renee Pezold, and Jeanne Standefer; treasured grandfather of Grant Ehlmann, Stephanie Muchacho, Andrew Picker, Brandi and Gary Pezold, Jessica Mueller, Brandon and Chase Standefer, and Skylar Picker; cherished great-grandfather of Shawn Pezold, Jonathan Green, Anthony Pezold, Dane Ehlmann, James Cockrell, and Lauren Muchacho; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Picker. Don was a Machinist for the James Rivers Corporation for 29 years. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Lodge 41. Don enjoyed hunting and fishing.