Famous persons who passed away in 2023 and had ties to the St. Louis region.
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Ted Savage, who turned 85 on January 15th, was an outfielder for the Cardinals and other major league teams. He also served as a longtime Cardinals official.
Jan. 17, Jerry Cox, 97, pioneered computer technology and was an educator.
Roger Dierberg, a retired Dierbergs grocery executive and philanthropist, turned 88 on January 18.
Tom Villa: 77, on January 20, was a former state representative, an alderman, the president of the St. Louis aldermanic, the director of public safety, and a contender for state treasurer and mayor.
