Kuddes, James "Jim" E., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the age of 66. Loving husband of Janie Lynn Kuddes (nee: Diller); dear son of the late Henry E. and Gladys C. Kuddes; brother of Tom Kuddes; cherished uncle of Christina Brainerd, Michael (Ali) Brainerd, Bobbee Diller, Alex Smith, Aaron Smith, and Madeline Brainerd; son-in-law of Lillian (the late Charles) Diller; brother-in-law of Jackie (Bob Fine) Brainerd, Doug (Judy) Diller, and Julia (Steve) Smith. He is preceded in death by his nephew Charles Douglas Diller, Jr. Jim retired after 33 years as a manager for K-Mart Stores. He loved to ride his Honda Shadow Motorcycle and do charity rides. He also enjoyed his 1982 Corvette and playing golf. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis.