Obituaries

Victor Kuchem

Victor O. Kuchem of Augusta, MO passed away on Thursday, August 25, at the age of 92.

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He was the beloved husband of Arlene Kuchem nee Siedhoff of Augusta. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Douglas (Sally) Kuchem of Ft. Worth, TX, Richard (Donna) Kuchem of Augusta, MO, Timothy (Debra) Kuchem of Dutzow, MO, Steven (Chris) Kuchem of Augusta, MO; three daughters, Carol (Rick) Rechtien of St. Charles, MO, Mary (Don) Mueller of Union, MO, Vicki (Rich) Terschluse of Washington, MO; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Carl F. Kuchem; mother, Wilhelmina E. Kuchem nee Kopmann; brothers, Roman Kuchem, Sylvester Kuchem, Leo Kuchem, and Isidor Kuchem; sisters, Dorothy Struckhoff and Angela Noelke.

Victor was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Augusta, MO, American Legion Post 262, and Knights of Columbus Council 1927. He also participated in mission trips to Honduras over the years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who many family and friends will dearly miss.

Visitation: Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Pitman Funeral Home, 5542 Walnut Street, Augusta, MO 63332.

Memorial Mass: Friday, September 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church - Augusta, 5912 S Missouri 94, Augusta, MO 63332. Burial: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Augusta, MO.

Memorials: Immaculate Conception Church of Augusta or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P. O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.