October 19, 1926 ~ October 27, 2017
Walter Leo McHugh, Sr., 91, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, at his residence.
He was born October 19, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Leo Peter and Laura Sara (Huggins) McHugh.
He was married on July 21, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Frances Gretchen Schirr, who preceded him in death on February 28, 2011.
Walter served in the United States Navy during World War II and the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
In earlier years, he worked as a branch manager for Pittsburg Plate Glass Company for twenty-two years, and then became president and owner/partner of Bradys Glass and Paint Company. He completed his career as owner of the Frameateria in Kansas City, retiring in 1982.
He was a member and past president of Cosmopolitan International and the Marine Corps League. Walter enjoyed gardening and watching University of Missouri football. Survivors include four children, Gretchen (Steve) Veltrop; Kirk McHugh; Walter McHugh, Jr.; and Tracy McHugh, all of Jefferson City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jayne Harrison, Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Christy McHugh and a granddaughter, Sarah Nicole McHugh.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Perkins officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Riverview Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2409 Hyde Park Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65109 or a charity of the donors choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Guestbook
A life well lived. RIP Marine. I only got to meet you once, but you made a striking impression. “… we should thank God that such men lived.” – General George S. Patton, Jr.
Kirk, Wally and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories.
Pam Wheeler
Kirk, Wally and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories.
Pam Wheeler
Gretchen, Kirk, Wally and Tracy, I am sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.
Walt Was a true gentleman Marine. I feel blessed that I had the honor to know him and visit with him from time to time. He is now resting from his pain and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his service to our country.
To the entire McHugh family: Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your father’s passing. America thanks him for his brave service while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine McHugh now guards the very gates of Heaven. Semper Fidelis.
So sorry to hear about your father’s passing Kirk. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless
Wally and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. God bless all of you.