James E. Politte

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association. James (Jim) "Gene" E. Politte, of St. Charles, Missouri, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the age of 76. Loving husband of the late Velda Mae Politte (nee: Munford); dear son of the late Marvin W. and Fannie M. Politte; devoted father of Cary (Nancy) Politte, David Politte, Michelle (Jerry) Rainey, Sharon (James) Draude, and Robin (Larry) White; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Randy, Rudy, Minde, Robert, Justin, Rebecca, Eric, Jerry, Mandi, Michael, Matthew, Trisha, Kayle, Dan, and Jennifer; cherished great-grandfather Kaylan, Aiden, Kaden, Savannah, Summer, Ada, and Cheyenne; dear brother of Norma, LaVerne, Joan, Ruthann, Gloria, Paul and Joey. James is preceded in death by his brothers Richard Politte and Jerry Politte. Jim retired from McDonnell Douglas after 38 years as a Production Planning Supervisor. He was also a member of the Florissant Elks and the St. Sabina Men's Choir.