ObituariesJuly 21, 2018
Henry H. Kirn, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 20, 2018, at Missouri Veterans Home. He was born Oct. 14, 1920, in Randles to Joseph and Willemina Werth Kirn. He and Norma Caton were married Aug. 22, 1953, at Jackson. She preceded him in death Oct. 30, 2000...
Henry Kirn
Henry Kirn

Henry H. Kirn, 97, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 20, 2018, at Missouri Veterans Home.

He was born Oct. 14, 1920, in Randles to Joseph and Willemina Werth Kirn. He and Norma Caton were married Aug. 22, 1953, at Jackson. She preceded him in death Oct. 30, 2000.

He served in the Army in World War II.

He received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University and was a member of the Webster Society.

He was a supervisor at St. Louis post office from 1969 to 1983, retiring in 1983. He also owned Kirn Brothers Hauling and Excavating in Chaffee, Missouri.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838.

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He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Survivors include a son, James M. (Susan) Komis of Wentzville, Missouri; a daughter, Katherine Komis of Marathon, Florida; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents; wife; one son, Jack E. Komis; six brothers; and five sisters.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Deacon Mark Kiblinger officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be given to Missouri Veterans Home or Southeast Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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