Adolph "AJ" Schmuck

Adolph Jacob “AJ” Schmuck, 87, of Florissant went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. AJ is preceded in death by his wife, Ursula and siblings, Dort (Arthur) Lema, Mert (Joseph) Mendonca, and Wendell (Beth) Schmuck. AJ is survived by his children, Frederick Schmuck, Monica Schmuck, and Erica (Mike) Yurgec; one grandson, August A.; and siblings, Lucille (the late George) Nimitz, Iona Schmuck, and Florene (the late Logan) Ruffcorn. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend of many.

AJ was born to Frederick and Irene Schmuck in Warsaw, IL during the Great Depression. As part of a large family, AJ was very bright and extremely hard-working. He earned his BS in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. He had a long career at McDonnell Aircraft and McDonnell-Douglas where he worked on the Voodoo and Phantom II aircraft programs, the early manned space programs including Mercury, Gemini, Skylab, and Space Shuttle, and on the unmanned NASA Modular Power Subsystem. AJ also served honorably in the US Army from 1956 to 1958 as a military intelligence specialist.

AJ enjoyed bird watching, fishing, and gardening. He always looked forward to his trout fishing trip every year with his friends at Lake Taneycomo. AJ also enjoyed some quiet times watching hummingbirds and woodpeckers in his yard. His grandson, August A., was the light of his life and they had many fun times together. AJ left a big mark in this world and he will be missed.

Friends may visit from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Alexander White Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with well-deserved military honors at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend services at the funeral home and the cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, the maximum capacity for the funeral home is 75 to ensure social distancing and masks are required at both the funeral home and the cemetery. Please share a fond memory or story at www.alexanderstlouis.com.