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Walter Jentsch

Saint Louis 06/21/2025

Walter T. “Tom” Jentsch Jr., 79, of Saint Louis, MO, born Saturday, January 5, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Tom worked as a Pharmacist for Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was a U.S. Vietnam War Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Parents: Walter T. and Sammie, nee Thompson, Jentsch
  • Sister: Lynda Whittaker

Surviving are his:

  • Wife: Linda Jentsch of Saint Louis, MO
  • Son: Jeffrey (Sarai) Jentsch of New Albany, IN
  • Grandchildren
    • Jonas Jentsch
    • Desmond Jentsch
    • Arthur Jentsch
    • Upton Jentsch
  • Brother: Robert (Mary) Jentsch of St. Louis, MO
  • Sister: Barbara (Frank) Tarr of Collinsville, IL

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home.

Services: Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with honors.


Obit Provided By:
Kurrus Funeral Home



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