William Berry Jr.

William Chapman Berry Jr. passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the age of 91.

He was born in July 1928 to Anne Hawken Berry and William C. Berry in Kirkwood, Missouri.

He received a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry in 1949 from Westminster College and married Janet Alyce Nies in 1950.

From 1950 to 1952, he served as a corporal and intermediate speed radio operator in the Army, was honorably discharged, and received the Korean Service Medal, W/1 Bronze Campaign Star and the United Nations Service Medal.

Upon returning to St. Louis in 1952, he became a chemist with Prestite, later called United Technologies, where he earned numerous patents. He retired from United Technologies in 1986 and became technical director of Uniseal, until he retired in 1996. After his retirement, he enjoyed golfing and visiting with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

He is the beloved father of Carol (Steve) Horst of Jackson and Will (JoAnn) Berry of St. Louis; beloved grandfather of Jennifer Horst (Nick) Renz of St. Louis, Laura (Jason) Jones of Jackson and Tori Berry and Bill Berry of St. Louis; beloved great-grandfather of Charlie and Henry Renz, Ava, Warren, Charlotte and Eleanor Jones; beloved brother to Katie (Fred) Feucht; and uncle to Fritz, Eric (Kim) and Chris (Killian) Feucht and Cheryl Nies.

A private graveside service will be held with a memorial service to be determined at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org.

Arrangements were by Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood, boppchapel.com.