About Us

Fey Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated for over 70 years. Local family ownership means a more caring service and more involvement in fulfilling your accommodative needs and desires. We are committed to tradition. We respect both the wishes of the deceased and the bereaved and therefore address every concern as individually as possible.

You paying your final respects to the deceased is just as important as us offering support to family and friends left behind. We will be there by your side in this difficult situation, to console you and give you the space you need to go through the process of grieving. We never lose sight of our role as an understanding companion to you during your time of mourning. You can turn to us for personal guidance. We will listen. To us this isn't just a job, it's a calling. 

Honoring with Respect and Sincerity 

Original building prior to addition, completed in April of 1952.

The roots of Fey Funeral Home trace back to 1937, when a young Paul Fey Jr., only sixteen years old, began learning the art of embalming. His skill and dedication soon led him to become an instructor at Hohenschu-Carpenter College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Missouri. Paul later took ownership of Rolland Acres Mortuary on Washington Avenue in St. Louis City, where he faithfully served families until 1945.

That same year, Paul married Grace Schwob, and together they moved to Mehlville, Missouri. There, Paul established Fey Ambulance Service, which he operated until 1975. He was also deeply involved in the growing community—helping to found the Mehlville Lions Club and serving over a decade as chairman of the Mehlville Fire Protection District.

In 1950, Paul and Grace expanded their commitment to service by founding Fey Funeral Home at 4100 Lemay Ferry Road. It was among the very first funeral homes in St. Louis County, and the first in Mehlville. Nearly four decades later, in 1987, the funeral home grew with the addition of a spacious family gathering area, expanded lounge space, and a second parlor, ensuring that families would always have a comfortable place to honor their loved ones.

When Paul passed away in 1989, Grace continued as owner and president. Their daughter, Deanna Fey Stark, along with her husband, David Stark Sr., stepped into leadership as funeral directors and managers, continuing the family’s tradition of service. In 2000, the family created Forever Yours Memorial, Inc., a pre-arrangement service designed to help families plan ahead and lessen the burden on loved ones.

Grace passed away in 2001, and the following years brought both continuity and change. After David Sr.’s passing in 2008, Deanna carried forward the business with their sons, David Jr. and Dennis Stark. Together, they guided the funeral home with the same compassion and care that had defined it from the beginning.

Today, Fey Funeral Home is one of the few remaining family-owned and operated funeral homes in the St. Louis area. With the fourth generation, Rebecca Shockley,  licensed as both director and embalmer, the tradition of service continues.

In October 2024, Deanna passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and commitment to families in their time of need. Her influence, along with that of Paul and Grace before her, continues to guide Fey Funeral Home as it moves forward, grounded in nearly a century of service to the community.

Paul Fey Jr.