Mr. Louis R. Pedtke of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of DuBois, Il., departed this life at the Barnes- Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Mo. on Friday , January 8, 2010 at 7:28 P.M.. He had attained the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 1 day.

Mr. Pedtke was born in Ashley, Illinois on March 7, 1932 the son of Anthony and Mary (Leffner) Pedtke. He was united in marriage to Margaret Lukasik at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at DuBois, Il. on August 22, 1964 and she survives his passing.

Louis was a Veteran of the Korean War, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Pedtke was employed at Wagner Electric of St. Louis for several years and later in the maintenance department at Vatterott until retirement. Louis was a member of St. Cletus Catholic Church in St. Charles, Mo. and was an usher at St. Cletus. He was active in the delivery of Meals On Wheels, loved working on the family farm at DuBois, Il., gardening and was a proud grandfather.

Left to mourn his passing are 2 daughters, Vicki Schnur of St. Louis, Mo., and Sharon Pedtke of Ballwin, Mo., sisters; Theresa Czajkowski of Ashley, Illinois, Clara (Benny) Boczek, of Belleville, Il., and Mary (Tom) Gruhala of Lemay, Mo.; brothers, Theodore “Ted” Pedtke and Anthony “Tony” Pedtke both of DuBois, Il., 2 grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Schnur, nieces, nephews, other relation and friends.