Richard Paul HENNENHOEFER

May 31, 1943 - April 8, 2020

Richard Paul Hennenhoefer passed away peacefully at his residence on April 8th, 2020. Richard was born May 31st, 1943 in St Louis, MO to parents George & Ruth Hennenhoefer. Richard proudly graduated from CBC High School in 1961. Richard attended Paris Junior College in Paris, TX where he learned the art of gemology. In 1970, after the passing of his father George, Richard took over the ownership & operations of Don Henefer Jewelers & moved the business to its current location in Florissant, MO. Over the years, Richard earned the certifications of Master Jeweler, Diamond Setter, & Appraiser. Richard was active in such organizations as Rotary International where he served as President & Past-President, Toastmasters, Fratellanza Society, Circolo Society, & many others. Richard was awarded Businessman Of The Year by the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. Richard was preceded in death by his parents George & Ruth Hennenhoefer and his older brother James (Lea) Hennenhoefer. Richard is survived by his loving wife Julie, brothers Tom (Lori) Hennenhoefer, Gerald (Mary) Hennenhoefer, daughter Mary “Ginny” (Robert) Rechert & son Don (Bobi Sue Couch) Hennenhoefer, grandchildren Bobby Douglas, Ashley (Luke) Taylor, Katie (Tristan) McLerran, Lauren Rechert, and Andrew Hennenhoefer. Richard loved his family above all else. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.