William James "Jim" O'Brien

August 11, 1937 - May 6, 2020

O’Brien, William James “Jim” 1937-2020 O’Brien, William James “Jim” Peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was 82 years old. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patricia Ann, his sister, Catherine Claire Merrell (Joseph dec.), Loving father to Barbara Anne O’Brien Schutte (Jerald), Susan Mary O’Brien Beishir (David), Michael Patrick O’Brien (Emily) and his adored twin grandchildren, Sean Charles “Charlie” and Susan Charlotte. Jim was a graduate of St. Luke the Evangelist grade school (Richmond Heights), Christian Brothers College High School and St. Louis University. Jim loved people and socialized regularly. He worked the Post-Dispatch crossword puzzle daily until his death. He worked for State Farm Insurance Co for 35 years. He will be missed. Jim built many things around the home he shared with his wife for 57 years. He showed his many skills at carpentry, building the many things his wife wanted. Services: No Visitation, private funeral and burial. A memorial will be held at a later date.