John Fuerst of Saint Peters, MO, passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jo Fuerst; his son, Douglas Fuerst; and his parents, Francis and Aleta Fuerst.
He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Leilani Patterson and Jessica Beth Stabile; and his granddaughter, Michaela Elise Patterson.
John served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church-Winfield. He was a gun enthusiast with many hobbies and enjoyed being outside hunting, golfing, or riding a motorcycle. Friends and family will always remember how much John loved his family and how devoted a husband, father, and grandfather he was. He will be dearly missed.
Contributions in John’s name can be made to the
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.