Ferder, Jr., James Joseph, of Florissant, MO, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the age of 81. Loving husband of the late Sharon Jean Ferder; beloved son of the late James and Mary Ferder, Sr.; devoted father of Kevin (Gina) Ferder, Kathryn (Loren) Warren, Mark (Kathleen) Ferder, Linda Howard, and Kenny (Julie) Clayton; cherished grandfather of Sarah (Pat) Ponseti, Mark Ferder, Jr., Matthew Howard, and Jennifer Howard; dear brother of Janet (Henry) Schultz, John (Linda) Ferder, and Ed (Tina) Ferder.
Jim proudly served his coutry in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the owner of Ferder Viehicle Service for over 35 years. Jim loved hunting and fishing, enjoyed traveling, and doing crossword puzzles. He was a participant in the Senior Olympics, but most of all he enjoyed being with his family.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.