J. Arne R. Roestel

Roestel, J. Arne R. of Ladue, MO died Monday, November 9, 2015 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Patricia Gerrish Roestel, dear father of Thesi Roestel (Juergen Oellig) of Koblenz, Germany; Catherine Hamlin (Chris) of St. Louis, MO; Alexandra Asano (Douglas) of Cornelius, NC; Cari Roestel (James Rigney) of Atlanta, GA; Jan Roestel (Anna) of Santa Barbara, CA; Christian Roestel (Adrienne) of St. Louis, MO, and William Roestel of St. Louis, MO. Beloved Opa Arne to Catherine, Jan, & Jacob Oellig; Lilly & Anna Asano; Ella, William, & Thomas Hamlin; Jackson & Maia Rigney, Caroline & Alexandra Roestel, and Xander Roestel. He is also survived by his brother Merten Roestel (Felisa Galicchio) of Buenos Aires, Argentina and nieces Eleonora Roestel of Buenos Aires and Kris Heinrichs, of Vincenza, Italy, and many beloved brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his dear parents, brother, and sisters, as well as his mother and father-in-law, Mary Catherine and William J. Gerrish of Patoka, IL.



In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oncology Department of the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, the Bob Costas Cancer Center, are welcome and can be made via the Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation, at 3800 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, or http://www.glennon.org. Memorials can also be made to Harrison Cemetery c/o Lane Briscoe, P.O. Box 94, Patoka, IL 62875.