John Powell Sturm Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Powell Sturm of Saint James, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Powell left this world on November 10, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John T. Sturm and Frances Sturm (Powell); his son David John Sturm; and his sister Jane Laycock. He is survived by: his significant other Ruth Helton; his children, Stephen Sturm (Susan) of Wentzville, MO, Karen Spengel (Tony) of Panama City, FL, Scot Manley of Panama City, FL and Kimber Hildebrand of O'Fallon, MO; the mother of his children Donna Manley of Panama City, FL; and his grandchildren, Ryan Sturm (Ashley), Bailey Edgar, Brandon Spengel (Rachel), Cody Spengel, Dustyn Spengel (Allyssa) and Jordan Hildebrand.
