Kirby was a sign and pictorial painter. He was a member of Painters Union 774, St. Louis, MO, and was a business representative of Painters District Council 2. Kirby began his painting career at just 16 years of age, learning sign painting at Bob Blair Signs, in his neighborhood.
Kirby was known for making everyone laugh and he made friends wherever he went. He loved tending to his gardens and all the wildlife that frequented his yard. After retiring, he was known for collecting and selling vintage items, many of which he restored by hand.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine “Larry” and Bernice, nee Boskamp, Kaufhold; his grandparents, Bernard and Veronica Boskamp and Theodore and Cecelia Kaufhold; and a sister-in-law, Deborah Purviance Kaufhold.
He is survived by his sister, Karen Kaufhold of Fairview Heights, IL;
his brother, Kevin Kaufhold of Belleville, IL;
a niece, Corey Kaufhold of Hopewell, AL;
and many cousins and friends
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, or to your favorite wildlife or animal fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Douglas Adkins and Toni Rachocki at Siteman Center for Advanced Medicine, also to the Nurses and Doctors of Barnes Parkview Tower Oncology on the 11th floor, for their excellent care.
Funeral: Private funeral services will be held at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.