ROMAN CATHOLIC PHILANTHROPIST and CIVIC LEADER, AUTO DEALER/EXECUTIVE and UNIVERSITY BOOSTER. Henry J. Elmendorf, 90, a lifelong resident of St. Charles, MO and noted Roman Catholic lay leader, metro area business executive, civic leader and philanthropist, was mourned by many on his death Jan. 3, 2013 for his several decades of affirmative leadership to make the St. Charles County and a better place to live, work and worship for many.
A veteran of World War II, Henry was married to Ethel (nee Wiechens) for more than 75 years and was the proud father of two daughters and grandfather of three. He was the son of Ralph J. Sr. and Frances M. Elmendorf, and brother of Sister Mary Elmendorf,FSM, Sister Jacinta Elmendorf,FSM of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, and Ralph Elmendorf, Jr. and a proud uncle and cousin of many.
A noted Chevrolet auto dealership executive in metro St. Charles, Mr. Elmendorf effectively used his many talents and business, civic and organizational connections in conjunction with his Roman Catholic faith to develop numerous programs that improved the quality of life for many in the metro St. Charles area as well as initiating charitable and educational projects that helped many worthy individuals.
Noted for his civic and community foresight as well as his dedication to Catholicism and the historic St. Charles Borromeo Parish (founded in the 1700's, one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Missouri), Mr. Elmendorf was named a Pontifical Knight of the Holy Sepulchre by Pope Paul VI in 1964, and was named a Knight of Malta by Bl. Pope John Paul II in 1963. He was a major benefactor of Lindenwood University in St. Charles,MO, leading several of that university's major fund raising drives for improved campus facilities and educational programs that have benefitted thousands of undergraduate and graduate students there.
Mr. Elmendorf also served on the Archbishop's Finance Committee for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as Chairman of the Archdiocesan Development Appeal. During his long life, he continued to maintain his civic, community and church interests until his very last days, passing at the age of 90.
After a concelebrated funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Mr. Elmendorf was buried with full military honors at St. Charles Borromeo Parish Cemetery on Randolph Street.
Current Pastor Fr. John Reiker and immediate past Pastor Fr. Richard Tillman concelebrated the Mass with several other St. Louis Archdiocesan clergy--and officiated at the graveside committal.
He was eulogized by current Borromeo pastor Fr. Reiker at the Mass "as a truly dedicated man of the parish, the city of St. Charles and the people," a sentiment affirmed by the nearly 400 persons who attended his funeral. Henry J. Elmendorf enjoyed a unique niche in the history of the St. Charles area that will not easily be replicated.
A veteran of World War II, Henry was married to Ethel (nee Wiechens) for more than 75 years and was the proud father of two daughters and grandfather of three. He was the son of Ralph J. Sr. and Frances M. Elmendorf, and brother of Sister Mary Elmendorf,FSM, Sister Jacinta Elmendorf,FSM of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, and Ralph Elmendorf, Jr. and a proud uncle and cousin of many.
A noted Chevrolet auto dealership executive in metro St. Charles, Mr. Elmendorf effectively used his many talents and business, civic and organizational connections in conjunction with his Roman Catholic faith to develop numerous programs that improved the quality of life for many in the metro St. Charles area as well as initiating charitable and educational projects that helped many worthy individuals.
Noted for his civic and community foresight as well as his dedication to Catholicism and the historic St. Charles Borromeo Parish (founded in the 1700's, one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Missouri), Mr. Elmendorf was named a Pontifical Knight of the Holy Sepulchre by Pope Paul VI in 1964, and was named a Knight of Malta by Bl. Pope John Paul II in 1963. He was a major benefactor of Lindenwood University in St. Charles,MO, leading several of that university's major fund raising drives for improved campus facilities and educational programs that have benefitted thousands of undergraduate and graduate students there.
Mr. Elmendorf also served on the Archbishop's Finance Committee for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as Chairman of the Archdiocesan Development Appeal. During his long life, he continued to maintain his civic, community and church interests until his very last days, passing at the age of 90.
After a concelebrated funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Mr. Elmendorf was buried with full military honors at St. Charles Borromeo Parish Cemetery on Randolph Street.
Current Pastor Fr. John Reiker and immediate past Pastor Fr. Richard Tillman concelebrated the Mass with several other St. Louis Archdiocesan clergy--and officiated at the graveside committal.
He was eulogized by current Borromeo pastor Fr. Reiker at the Mass "as a truly dedicated man of the parish, the city of St. Charles and the people," a sentiment affirmed by the nearly 400 persons who attended his funeral. Henry J. Elmendorf enjoyed a unique niche in the history of the St. Charles area that will not easily be replicated.
ROMAN CATHOLIC PHILANTHROPIST and CIVIC LEADER, AUTO DEALER/EXECUTIVE and UNIVERSITY BOOSTER. Henry J. Elmendorf, 90, a lifelong resident of St. Charles, MO and noted Roman Catholic lay leader, metro area business executive, civic leader and philanthropist, was mourned by many on his death Jan. 3, 2013 for his several decades of affirmative leadership to make the St. Charles County and a better place to live, work and worship for many.
A veteran of World War II, Henry was married to Ethel (nee Wiechens) for more than 75 years and was the proud father of two daughters and grandfather of three. He was the son of Ralph J. Sr. and Frances M. Elmendorf, and brother of Sister Mary Elmendorf,FSM, Sister Jacinta Elmendorf,FSM of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, and Ralph Elmendorf, Jr. and a proud uncle and cousin of many.
A noted Chevrolet auto dealership executive in metro St. Charles, Mr. Elmendorf effectively used his many talents and business, civic and organizational connections in conjunction with his Roman Catholic faith to develop numerous programs that improved the quality of life for many in the metro St. Charles area as well as initiating charitable and educational projects that helped many worthy individuals.
Noted for his civic and community foresight as well as his dedication to Catholicism and the historic St. Charles Borromeo Parish (founded in the 1700's, one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Missouri), Mr. Elmendorf was named a Pontifical Knight of the Holy Sepulchre by Pope Paul VI in 1964, and was named a Knight of Malta by Bl. Pope John Paul II in 1963. He was a major benefactor of Lindenwood University in St. Charles,MO, leading several of that university's major fund raising drives for improved campus facilities and educational programs that have benefitted thousands of undergraduate and graduate students there.
Mr. Elmendorf also served on the Archbishop's Finance Committee for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as Chairman of the Archdiocesan Development Appeal. During his long life, he continued to maintain his civic, community and church interests until his very last days, passing at the age of 90.
After a concelebrated funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Mr. Elmendorf was buried with full military honors at St. Charles Borromeo Parish Cemetery on Randolph Street.
Current Pastor Fr. John Reiker and immediate past Pastor Fr. Richard Tillman concelebrated the Mass with several other St. Louis Archdiocesan clergy--and officiated at the graveside committal.
He was eulogized by current Borromeo pastor Fr. Reiker at the Mass "as a truly dedicated man of the parish, the city of St. Charles and the people," a sentiment affirmed by the nearly 400 persons who attended his funeral. Henry J. Elmendorf enjoyed a unique niche in the history of the St. Charles area that will not easily be replicated.
A veteran of World War II, Henry was married to Ethel (nee Wiechens) for more than 75 years and was the proud father of two daughters and grandfather of three. He was the son of Ralph J. Sr. and Frances M. Elmendorf, and brother of Sister Mary Elmendorf,FSM, Sister Jacinta Elmendorf,FSM of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, and Ralph Elmendorf, Jr. and a proud uncle and cousin of many.
A noted Chevrolet auto dealership executive in metro St. Charles, Mr. Elmendorf effectively used his many talents and business, civic and organizational connections in conjunction with his Roman Catholic faith to develop numerous programs that improved the quality of life for many in the metro St. Charles area as well as initiating charitable and educational projects that helped many worthy individuals.
Noted for his civic and community foresight as well as his dedication to Catholicism and the historic St. Charles Borromeo Parish (founded in the 1700's, one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Missouri), Mr. Elmendorf was named a Pontifical Knight of the Holy Sepulchre by Pope Paul VI in 1964, and was named a Knight of Malta by Bl. Pope John Paul II in 1963. He was a major benefactor of Lindenwood University in St. Charles,MO, leading several of that university's major fund raising drives for improved campus facilities and educational programs that have benefitted thousands of undergraduate and graduate students there.
Mr. Elmendorf also served on the Archbishop's Finance Committee for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as Chairman of the Archdiocesan Development Appeal. During his long life, he continued to maintain his civic, community and church interests until his very last days, passing at the age of 90.
After a concelebrated funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Mr. Elmendorf was buried with full military honors at St. Charles Borromeo Parish Cemetery on Randolph Street.
Current Pastor Fr. John Reiker and immediate past Pastor Fr. Richard Tillman concelebrated the Mass with several other St. Louis Archdiocesan clergy--and officiated at the graveside committal.
He was eulogized by current Borromeo pastor Fr. Reiker at the Mass "as a truly dedicated man of the parish, the city of St. Charles and the people," a sentiment affirmed by the nearly 400 persons who attended his funeral. Henry J. Elmendorf enjoyed a unique niche in the history of the St. Charles area that will not easily be replicated.
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