John Arthur Stein, age 94, of Webster Groves, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. John was born November 13, 1929, in Clayton, Missouri, to Clarence R. Stein and Cornelia E. Stein (nee Robinson). He was brother to the Late Clarence (Bud) R. Stein, Jr. and Gloria Ann Lapides. He was a dear Uncle, Great-Uncle, and Great-Great Uncle. John graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1947. He was a charter member of the Webster Groves High School Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of Washington University Phi Delta Theta fraternity. John joined the Air Force and served from 1951 to 1955. John was the former proprietor of Saratoga Lanes for 26 years, a member of Delta Waterfowl, a 40 year member of Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. John was an avid bowler, golfer, fisherman, duck hunter, and dog trainer. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, Maplewood Chapel, 7456 Manchester Blvd, Maplewood, MO, 63143. A private service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Jay B. Smith and interment will follow at 11:00 AM, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 10305 Big Bend Boulevard, Kirkwood, Missouri, 63122.