Oefelein, John James, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Friday, November 14, 2025.

Loving son of the late Gladys and James Leroy Oefelein, dear stepson of the late Ted Turner. Dearest husband of Susan Ann Oefelein (née Koebbe). Loving father of James Oefelein and Anne Oefelein (Will Hammond).  Very special Daddio to Parker Hammond. Brother to the late Mary Lee (late Don) Eitzmann, the late Agnes (late Gene) Stabenow and stepbrother to the late Mary (Don) Brammier, Pat (late Ed) Hasler and Nancy (late Don) Howard. Uncle to Donna (Bob) Cole, Greg (Kim) Eitzmann, Lori (Darryl) Todd, Debbie (Mark) Harnietaux, James (Ann) Stabenow, Barb (Greg) Hill, Carol (Steve) Seger, Janice (Tom) Farace, Jennifer (Derek) Johannsen, Laura (Eric) Witte, and Paul (Beth) Koebbe. Cherished godfather to James McDonald and family.  Special brother-in-law, uncle in law, great uncle, cousin, godfather and friend to many

John attended CBC High School and graduated in 1949. He was active in the Parents Club during the years James attended CBC and was president of the Parent Club at CBC. John was Father of the Year in 2002 and was inducted into the CBC Hall of Fame the same year. John enjoyed the monthly luncheons with his Class of 49. Following High School, he attended the Missouri School of Mines and graduated in 1954 with degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.  He joined the Navy after graduation and continued in the Naval Reserves until his retirement as a Captain.

John joined the Engineering Department at Anheuser Busch in 1957 remained there until his retirement in 1993.   Following his retirement, he was active at Ascension Parish and volunteered in the youth sports programs as well as He was named as a Man of the Year in 2002 by the Athletic Association.  John was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus.  In the past few years, John enjoyed playing duplicate bridge with his friends at the St. Louis Bridge Center.

Above all, John was a St. Louis Blues fan having held season tickets since the team started in St. Louis.  He had the privilege of dropping the puck on the 50th anniversary of the day the Blues franchise was awarded to St. Louis.  His love for hockey extended to Junior A and youth hockey.  John coordinated youth hockey referee programs for many years for Chesterfield Hockey club.  He also loved the Cardinals and was able to attend many Playoff and World Series games.

John was a devout Catholic and prayed the Rosary every day.

Services: Funeral Mass at Ascension Catholic Church, Chesterfield, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Monday, November 24, 2025, meeting at Sylvan Springs Park at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CBC Class of '49 Scholarship Fund or School Sisters of Notre Dame . Visitation at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, November 21, 2025, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.