Eugene Kenneth Gronewald, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the age of 66. Beloved son of Phyllis and the late Kenneth Gronewald; father of Elaine Gronewald of St.Peters, Kenny Gronewald of Rolla, Mickey Gronewald of Farmington, Tina McNutt of St. Peters, Cassie Ludwig of Kentucky, and Heather Gronewald of Overland; grandfather of Olivia Poynter, Mickayle Gronewald, London Gronewald, Dakota McNutt, Kendra McNutt, and Dominic McNutt; great-grandfather of Jasper, Jase, Jaxx, Sierra, and Ashton; dear brother of Dale (Monica Foszcz) Gronewald, and Eldon (Penni) Gronewald; special friend of Yvonne Johnson; and is also survived by aunts, nieces, nephew, cousins, and friends.
Eugene very proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He loved to fish, especially with his main fishing buddy, Don Hanson. He enjoyed attending old thrasher shows, spending time in nature, and hunting for mushrooms. When he was younger, he enjoyed playing on a league for table tennis and horseshoes. Eugene was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the dedicated staff of the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at the St. Louis University Hospital.
Memorials may be made in Eugene's name to Bone Marrow Transplant Center at the St. Louis University Hospital.
Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.