John Edward Hirth ,61, of Troy, MO, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 15, 1961, in Inglewood, CA to Neal and Mary (Stewart) Hirth. John graduated from Wentzville High School in 1980 . On September 28, 1985, he was united in marriage with Lor i Dorais . To this union were born four wonderful children: Amanda, Jos h, Nick, and Ryan. John was a self-employed cement finisher for over 10 years with JA Hirth Contracting a n d en joyed running Big Creek Archery in Moscow M ills, MO, before ha v ing a heart attac k and stroke that left him disabled in 2007. He enjoyed deer hunting, coaching his son's basketball teams and watching Star Trek. John was always up for a four-wheeler ride or just a drive in the truck . H e enjoyed family tr ips to Silver Dollar City and Colorado. He played the bass guitar and loved 80's music. Most of all , he enjoyed his time spent with family, especially donuts with the grandchildren on Saturdays . John was a loving man who will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving children; Amanda ( Douglas ) Knaust of Elsberry, MO, Josh ua (Kristen ) Hirth of Chicago, IL, Nic holas (Michelle) Hirth of Chicago, IL, Ryan (Katia) Hirth of Chicago, IL, his mother, Mary Boyd of Troy, MO, former wife, Lori Hirth Jenkins of Troy, MO , who continued to be his caretaker , grandchildren; Evan Knaust, Logan Knaust and Lillian Knaust, his s iblings, Linda Hopper, Jeff Hirth, Jason Boyd, Amy Conrad, Brenda Boyd and Patty Redd, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was prece ded in death by his father, Neal Hirth , his stepfather , Don Boyd , and stepbrother , Johnny Boyd.

Private Services to be held on Monda y, January 16, 2023

Interment- Eternal Peace Cemetery Wentzville, MO

Memorials- Lincoln C ounty R-III School District ' s Buddy Bags Program ( this program provides food to children in need) c /o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 1-636-528-82 44

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