Kretschmar, Ken H. , on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Alta Kretschmar. Loving father of Sharon (William) Young, Thomas (Dale) Kretschmar, Kim (Bryan) Sowell, Sandie Kretschmar, Linda (Dick) Taylor, Brenda (Joel) Sumner and Eddie (Debbie) Stewart. Cherished grandfather of 17, great-grandfather of 27 and one on the way. Dear brother of Suan (Jim) Ottomeyer. Ken was a longtime member of the NRA, a devoted Cardinals and Braves fan. In his younger years he played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also adored his little poodle named "Rosie". Service Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:00am at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr., Fenton, MO. Interment St. Martin Cemetery, Dittmer, MO. Visitation Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimers Association and the American Lung Association appreciated.