Fred W. “Buzz” Kirn

Fred W “Buzz” Kirn of Saint Charles, Missouri, April 17, 2017, at the age of 78. Cherished son of the late Carl L. Kirn Sr. and Mayme R. Kirn; devoted father of Janell (Calvin) Dillon, Jay Kirn, Joe Kirn, John Kirn, and Jamie (Krista) Kirn; loving grandfather of Grace, Jackson, Kourtni, and Ryan (Brittany) Kirn, Erica Peterson, and Anna Dillon; treasured great-grandfather Isabella and Peyton Kirn; and dear brother of Floyd (Leola) Kirn, Jack (Joann) Kirn, Patricia (Marvin) Bruce, and Darlene Logan. Fred is preceded in death by his siblings Carl Kirn, Jr., Robert Kirn, and Marjorie Kirn.

Buzz was a hardworking perfectionist, who was retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing where he was a member of the Machinist Union. He also owned his own concrete business. Buzz liked to hunt and greatly enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. He loved cars, tinkering, and restoring old equipment. Buzz loved roses and enjoyed raising red and yellow roses of his own. Fred was a very giving and helpful person to others. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.