1943
Paul
2021
Paul Frazier Rea
November 7, 1943 — April 13, 2021
Paul F. Rea, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Gail B. Rea; beloved son of the late Donald Frazier and Eleanor Hennessey Rea; devoted father of Kelley (Clayton) Murphy of Jupiter, FL, Colleen (John) Woods of St. Louis, MO, Shannon (Mike) Christensen of Lake St. Louis, MO, Donald F. Rea of St. Louis, MO, Christopher Lewis of Los Angeles, CA; cherished grandfather of ten: Cameron John Woods, Connor James Woods, Curtis Joseph Woods, Andrew Jeffery Sprock, Ashlee Nicole Sprock, Adam Joseph Sprock, Delaney Caitlyn Rea, Olivia Grace Rea, Chloe Jean Lewis, and Claire Evelyn Lewis; brother of Judith Ellen Koder and the late Dennis Frazier Rea.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1963. After his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy and joined the St. Louis Police Department after graduating. While serving the City of St. Louis as an officer, he earned five commendations and two bachelor’s degrees before his retirement in 1986. Paul then went on to work for Anheuser-Busch as a security officer, or “Beer Police”, from 1986 to 2001. He was a member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Retirement Association where he kept in contact with his fellow “Geezer” officers who he saw as family. He was also a member of the Elks Club #791 in Louisiana, MO, and the Emerald Society.
Paul enjoyed life on the Mississippi River and was a member of several yacht clubs over the years. He cherished his time on the water, but most importantly, the time he spent with his family and friends. Family was the most important thing to Paul. He was a supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Paul enjoyed woodworking, taking his grandchildren to lunch, watching Jeopardy, and was proud of his Irish background. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Interment will be held privately at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Paul's name to The BackStoppers., Inc. 10411 Clayton Rd. Ste. 203 St. Louis, MO 63131.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Baue Funeral Homes does require all family members and guests to wear a mask while visiting our facilities. Social distancing is required, and guests should stay at least 6 fee apart. Thank you for your understanding.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1963. After his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy and joined the St. Louis Police Department after graduating. While serving the City of St. Louis as an officer, he earned five commendations and two bachelor’s degrees before his retirement in 1986. Paul then went on to work for Anheuser-Busch as a security officer, or “Beer Police”, from 1986 to 2001. He was a member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Retirement Association where he kept in contact with his fellow “Geezer” officers who he saw as family. He was also a member of the Elks Club #791 in Louisiana, MO, and the Emerald Society.
Paul enjoyed life on the Mississippi River and was a member of several yacht clubs over the years. He cherished his time on the water, but most importantly, the time he spent with his family and friends. Family was the most important thing to Paul. He was a supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Paul enjoyed woodworking, taking his grandchildren to lunch, watching Jeopardy, and was proud of his Irish background. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Interment will be held privately at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Paul's name to The BackStoppers., Inc. 10411 Clayton Rd. Ste. 203 St. Louis, MO 63131.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Baue Funeral Homes does require all family members and guests to wear a mask while visiting our facilities. Social distancing is required, and guests should stay at least 6 fee apart. Thank you for your understanding.
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