Jesse John Drinen of Herculaneum passed away Wednesday at the age of 93. Jesse was a United States Army veteran; a member of the American Legion Post #253, and VFW #3777. He worked for State Farm Insurance for 23 years as an adjuster and also worked for Ford Motor Co. in St. Louis.

He is survived by his sons Stephen of Herculaneum, and Michael of St. Louis; daughter Sharon Barbro of Des Peres; brother Ray of Herculaneum; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jesse Drinen will be Monday at noon at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely with interment with full military honors in Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday morning from 9 until the time of services at the funeral home.

Memorials in Jesse’s memory are preferred to the St. Louis Shriners Hospital for children.

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