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John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. 1913 - 1988

John Joyce Kleaver Jr. of Saint Louis (Independent City), MO., USA was born on October 1, 1913 at the Kleaver residence located at 1118A Tyler Street, in Saint Louis (Independent City) to John Joseph Kleaver, Sr. and Mary Loretta (Joyce) Kleaver. He had siblings Loretta Margaret (Kleaver) Lowery and William Robert Kleaver. John was baptized on October 5, 1913 at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 11th and Clinton Streets, in Saint Louis (Independent City), MO. He married Frances Clara (Schauer) Kleaver on June 7, 1947 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3519 N. 14th St., in Saint Louis (Independent City), MO., and they were married until John's death on February 24, 1988. He had a child Patrick John Kleaver. John Kleaver was buried at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery 7030 Gravois (Ashes-Section - 39A, Inscription-Lot 27A), in St Louis City.
John Joyce Kleaver Jr.
40 Plaza Square, Apt 702 in Saint Louis (Independent City), MO., USA
October 1, 1913
the Kleaver residence located at 1118A Tyler Street, in Saint Louis (Independent City), MO.,, USA
February 24, 1988
St. Louis University Hospital 3635 Vista Avenue at Grand, in St Louis, MO
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John Joyce Kleaver Jr.'s History: 1913 - 1988

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  • Introduction

    After retirement, John would daily say a Holy Rosary while on his knees in his bedroom. Read more about him in the "Personal Life" section of his biography below.
  • 10/1
    1913

    Birthday

    October 1, 1913
    Birthdate
    the Kleaver residence located at 1118A Tyler Street, in Saint Louis (Independent City), MO., USA
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Irish and German
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Minor (High School Level) Catholic Seminary
  • 10/5
    1913

    Baptism

    October 5, 1913
    Baptism date
    St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 11th and Clinton Streets, in Saint Louis (Independent City), Missouri USA
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    Roman Catholic
  • Military Service

    John registered for the military draft on October 16, 1940. When he was actually drafted, however, he was not accepted because of a heart irregularity.
  • Professional Career

    Title Abstractor
  • Personal Life & Family

    Although commonly known as John J. Kleaver, Jr., John was not a true "Junior" insofar as his middle initial J stood for "Joyce," his mother's maiden name and not his father's middle name, which was Joseph. Sometime after his birth in a flat on Tyler Street, his family would move to LaBeaume Street, just a few blocks away. After several years there, they would return to Tyler, this time across the street from their old flat and into their own home at 1121 Tyler. John would spend the bulk of his life at this address. The oldest of three children, John dearly loved his Irish mother and all things Irish. At the age of 33 years, he married Frances (nee Schauer) at her parish church. A wonderful husband and provider to her and wise father to their only child Patrick, he worked as a title abstractor for a title insurance company. A deeply devout Roman Catholic, he gave very generously to the Church and was a long time member of The Daily Worldmissionaries. He continued his charity in death by donating his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology. His body was later cremated, commingled with the ashes of other body donors, and interred in the plot reserved for such donors. (The actual date of burial is unknown; the records of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of St. Louis give only an arbitrary date.)
  • 02/24
    1988

    Death

    February 24, 1988
    Death date
    Cardiac Arrest and Anoxic Encephalopathy with Brain Stem Dysfunction
    Cause of death
    St. Louis University Hospital 3635 Vista Avenue at Grand, in St Louis, MO
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery 7030 Gravois (Ashes-Section - 39A, Inscription-Lot 27A), in St Louis City, MO
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    The following funeral notice appeared in the Feb. 26, 1988 edition of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH: "KLEAVER, JOHN JR., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wed., Feb. 24, 1988, beloved husband of Frances Kleaver (nee Schauer), beloved father of Patrick Kleaver, beloved brother of William Kleaver and Loretta Lowery, beloved uncle and cousin. Mr. Kleaver was a longtime member of The Daily Worldmissionaries, The Society For The Propagation of The Faith, and The Sacred Heart Program. He was an early benefactor of Cardinal Glennon Hospital for Children. Mr. Kleaver donated his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine. Memorial Mass at St. John The Apostle and Evangelist Church, 15 Plaza Square, Fri., Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. Masses preferred." (The Memorial Mass was celebrated by Father James E. Rodis, Associate Pastor.)
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12 Memories, Stories & Photos about John

John Joyce Kleaver, Jr., William R. Kleaver, and Loretta M. (Kleaver) Lowery
John Joyce Kleaver, Jr., William R. Kleaver, and Loretta M. (Kleaver) Lowery
This is a photo of William R. Kleaver (in the middle), Loretta M. (Kleaver) Lowery (to the right) and John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. (to the left) added by Patrick Kleaver on January 23, 2020.
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William R. Kleaver
William R. Kleaver
William R. Kleaver stands to the right of his brother John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.
Date & Place: in St. Louis, Missouri United States
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John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.
John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.
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Date & Place: in St. Louis, Missouri United States
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Mary L. (Joyce) Kleaver with her son John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.
Mary L. (Joyce) Kleaver with her son John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.
A photo of Mary L. (Joyce) Kleaver and her son John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.
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John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. with his father John Joseph Kleaver, Sr.
John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. with his father John Joseph Kleaver, Sr.
This is a photo of John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. and his father John Joseph Kleaver, Sr. added by Patrick Kleaver on January 24, 2020.
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John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. and Frances Clara (Schauer) Kleaver
John Joyce Kleaver, Jr. and Frances Clara (Schauer) Kleaver
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John Kleaver's Family Tree & Friends

Marriage

Frances Clara (Schauer) Kleaver

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John Joyce Kleaver, Jr.

June 7, 1947
Marriage date
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3519 N. 14th St. Saint Louis (Independent City), MO. USA
Marriage location
John's Death
Cause of Separation
February 24, 1988
John's death date
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