Herbert J. Wuertz

Herbert J. Wuertz, 97, of St. Louis, MO, died January 20, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 28, 1928, in Valmeyer, IL.

He is survived by his sister Theresa Devine; nieces Mary Jane (Donald) Koehler, Marlene Bair, Penny Heusohn, Kelly Ramay, and Paula Adams; and great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mildred R. Wuertz, nee Mallory; parents Frank and Mary Elizabeth (nee Andres) Wuertz; sisters and brother Frances Gennette, Marcellus Wuertz, Rosalia (Fred) Krewer, and Rita Maples; and niece Rita Reza.

Herbert was a US Army Veteran, Signal Corps Korean conflict. He was retired from Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center, Cartographer, Real Estate Agent for many years, member of Metropolitan Real Estate Board of St. Louis, past member of American Society of Photogrammetry, and member of St. Raphael's Church - St. Louis.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Donor's Choice

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Friday, January 30, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
8 AM to 9:15 AM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:
10 AM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer, IL  
     Father Linus Umoren officiating
Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL