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- Richard Kenneth St.John, age 92 of Sanborn, NY, was called to his heavenly home, to be with the Lord, on March 30, 2020, while at the Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 4, 1928, son of Homer and Marquerite (Schmidt) St.John. At the age of 16, he began his career in the paper industry, until his retirement in 1995. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1945-1947. He was a member of the former St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in North Tonawanda, and has been an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, in Bergholz for many years, serving in many capacities. Richard enjoyed gardening, hunting, golfing, crossword puzzles, and was a selfless and devoted family man, who taught us by his example, lessons of responsibility, modesty, honor, wisdom and faith.
Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Jean (Milleville) St.John; a daughter, Karen (Mark) Coffey; stepchildren, Brenda Chadwich, Amy (Blase) Nicolia, Kent Coble, James (Denise) Coble; a brother, Howard St.John, 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean (Fyfe) St.John, and six siblings.
A private service will take place in the DuBois Funeral Home, due to the current health regulations. Interment will take place in Niagara Falls Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, or Niagara Hospice Alliance, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.
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