Kenneth A. Hediger

Kenneth Aloysius Hediger, age 85, of Wentzville, Missouri passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Wentzville, Missouri. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 28, 1939 to Joseph and Gertrude Hediger (nee Keyman).

Kenneth proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine. After his discharge from the military, Kenneth worked primarily for UPS doing a variety of jobs including driving their vehicles and working at the receiving desk. Kenneth was also a Teamster and a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, Kenneth was an avid bowling enthusiast and he loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing. Most of all, Kenneth dearly loved his family and spending time with them.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved Wife, Peggy Hediger (nee Green); Three Daughters, Barbara (John) Ellis, Pam Lambert, Laura (Chad) Musser; Son, David (Joda) Hediger; Seven grandchildren, Ashley (Kyle) Feldmann, Jessica (Elliot) Baugh, Jeremy Ellis, Kira Littrell, Tyler Lambert, Cayla (Patrick) O'Leary, Cole Musser; Six great-grandchildren, Austin Allen, Dakota Littrell, Bryant Baugh, Blair Baugh, Lucy Feldmann, Maddie Feldmann; and a host of other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Joseph A. Hediger; Mother, Gertrude Hediger; Brother, Joseph (Hedy) Hediger; and Sister, Rosemary Hediger.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Wounded Warrior Project or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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