Calvin Ashton

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Calvin Leo Ashton, 88, formerly of Owensville, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at Missouri St. James Veterans Home.

He was born July 10, 1930, to Roy and Leona (Yerky) Ashton, in St. Louis.

He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Smith.

Calvin worked as a plumber and pipe fitter and was President of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pigeon Club. He served in the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Leona; wife, Jacqueline; daughter, Cheryl Jean Ashton; and brother, David Ashton.

He is survived by son, David L. Ashton and wife Tammy of St. Louis; daughter, Roseanne Gassel of Owensville; grandchildren, Brian Coughlin, Tony Krystynak, Daniel Krystynak and Chad Gassel; and great-granddaughters, Ashton Krystynak and Alannah Gassel.

Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 11, at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis. Burial with full military honors was at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.