Francis J. "Nick" DeKum's Obituary
He was born in Belleville, IL, the son of the late Julius and Cecelia (Aydt) DeKum. He was a retired mail carrier for the US Postal Service. In 1962 he became Illinois first official bike riding mail carrier. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 155. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a marshal at Tamarack Golf Course. Nick was a season ticket holder of St. Louis "Big Red" football, he was a Rams and Cubs fan and enjoyed bartending.He was married to Eleanor "Sis" (Watson) DeKum, who survives him. They were married on March 31, 1951, at Belleville, IL.
VisitationMonday, March 09, 2009 10:00 am - 11:00 amSt. Clare Catholic ChurchShiloh, IL
Memorial MassMonday, March 9, 2009, 11:00 AMSt. Clare Catholic ChurchShiloh, IL
IntermentJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, Missouri
Memorial ContributionsAmerican Cancer Society
Other SurvivorsDaughter, Michelle "Mickey" (Mark) StrubeSister, Mary OtisBrother-In-Law, John BondiNiecs and NephewsOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByBrother, Robert DeKumSister, Rita ZimmermannSister, Betty Bondi
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