Leo P. Paquette of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Thursday January 25, 2018, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of 67 wonderful years to Amelia V. Paquette; cherished son of the late Leo J. and Albertine Paquette; devoted father of Laurene (James) Spinelli; dear brother of Denise Nordland, Mary Gertrude Smith and the late Roger Paquette.
Leo was a devout Catholic and man of strong faith, and was a longtime parishioner of St. Cletus Catholic Church. He proudly served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War. Leo loved to strike up a conversation with anyone he met and was a very generous and kind man. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made in Leo’s honor to the
White House Retreat Center, 7400 Christopher Drive, St. Louis, 63129.