Van Von Arx of St. Charles died September 2, 2001 at his home in St. Charles. He was born September 27, 1931 in Detroit Michigan to the late Hermand and Minnie Von Arx. Mr. Von Arx is survived by his wife Mary Von Arx, his children Christa Thomson (Chuck) of Kirkwood Missouri, Cathy Wadlington of St. Charles Missouri, and Barb Keiffer (Terry) of St. Charles Missouri, his step children, Steven Cross (Leanne) of O'Fallon Missouri, Scott Cross (Jeanne) of St. Peters Missouri, and one sister Marie Van Marter of Detroit Michigan. The family has requested that memorials be sent to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary.