We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

A funeral will be held Monday, February 19th, 2007 for 69-year-old James Francis Baechle of Farmington, who died Thursday, February 15th at Parkland Health Center.

He was born August 4th, 1937 in Ste. Genevieve, the son of Anton and Martha (Baumann) Baechle, who both preceded him in death.

He married Carolyn "Ginger" Meyer. She survives.

He is survived by three sons and two daughters in law, Steven Baechle of Chesterfield, Eric and Mary Baechle of Desloge, Christopher and Jill Baechle of Eureka; a daughter and son in law, Lisa and David Carr of Chesterfield; two brothers and sisters in law, Oliver and Doris Baechle of St. Louis, Alois and Mary Jane Baechle of Ballwin; a sister, Colette Fenwick of Festus; a sister in law, Wanda Meyer of Ste. Genevieve; 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Jacob, Aaron, Katie, Nick, Annelise, Matt, Carla, Nash, Abby, Claire and Maggie; special friends Nancy, Kristin and Denise.

He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Joseph Baechle.

He was retired after 33 years with the United Parcel Service, and drove for the Meals on Wheels program..

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington, Knights of Columbus, Muzzle Loading Club, Audubon Society, and was a former member of the Missouri National Guard.

Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Sunday, February 18th, and continues at 7:30 a.m. Monday, February 19th at the Cozean Memorial Chapel. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel.

A funeral for James Francis Baechle of Farmington will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 19th, 2007 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington.

Burial will follow in the New Calvary Cemetery.

You may make memorials to the Audubon Society, Valle Catholic High School or St. Joseph Catholic School.