Meet John Dee Valentine, first husband of Trudy Busch. In 2022, Trudy announced that she was stepping into her political career by joining the Democratic party in Missouri. So naturally, people were interested in her marriage. So, here are a few things you need to learn about her first husband.
Below you’ll learn about his age, job, and his family.
Meet Trudy Busch Valentine First Husband, John Dee Valentine
Trudy Busch Valentine and John Valentine’s marriage for over three and a half-decade. The precise date of their marriage wasn’t shared. However, they stayed happily married until John Dee Valentine’s death in August 2002.
After thirteen years of leading a single life and taking care of her family, Trudy Bush met John Fries Jr. who she is allegedly married to as of March 2022.
John Fries Jr. is also a widower who lost his wife Janise O Fries on 21 March 2014. He shared three kids with his ex-wife — one son Jason Fries and twin daughters Andréa Fries of Chambersburg, Alycia Fries of Greencastle.
How Many Kids Did John Dee Valentine And Trudy Busch Valentine Have?
John and his wife Trudy Busch Valentine had six kids from their marriage. He was the beloved father of Matthew Valentine. Blake Randolph Valentine, Captain August Busch Valentine USMC (wife Candace), Christina Valentine Cammon (husband Jeff), John Dee Valentine Jr., and Stephen Peter Valentine.
Their son Mattew died on 18 August 2020 of an Opioid overdose. It happened one day after undergoing surgery to repair injuries from a diving accident.
John Dee Valentine Cause Of Death
The cause of John Dee Valentine’s death wasn’t revealed.
John Dee Valentine Age At The Time Of His Death
When John died on 31 August 2002, he was 49 years old.
How Much Was John Dee Valentine Net Worth?
Before his death, John Dee Valentine had a net worth above $10 million.
John Dee Valentine Job
John Dee Valentine was a lawyer by profession. In fact, he was regarded by many as one of the finest estate planning lawyers in the state of Missouri. He was a partner in the firm of Lewis, Rice, and Fingersh, L.L.C. He served his clients with integrity and distinction for nearly 25 years.
During his short career, John received several honors. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel inducted him as a fellow. The annual publication “Best Lawyers in America” also recognized him for his work. He devoted himself to writing, lecturing, and teaching in his field for such groups as the Metropolitan Bar Association of St. Louis, Missouri Bar, St. Louis University as well as other institutions.
Moreover, John devoted countless hours to various civic, educational, and charitable pursuits. He served on the Board of Directors of the Churchill School, Fontbonne College, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, The Magic House, Lay Advisory Committee of St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis University Bequest and Gift Council, the National Multiple Sclerosis Gateway Chapter, and the Campbell House Museum as well as the Ladue Zoning and Planning Commission.
John Dee Valentine Parents And Siblings
John Dee Valentine’s parents were Stephen Peter Valentine III and Olga Van Wagoner Valentine. His parents were married in the fall of 1948, according to The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. They later divorced and his father married Christine S. J. Valentine and stayed married for 36 years until his death.
Stephen (1-Jan-1926 to 1-July-2010) was a former president of Wilton and New Canaan, Conn. He graduated from Princeton School of Engineering with degrees in both chemical and mechanical engineering. He worked for Socony Mobil for 20 years where his Master’s Thesis was adapted for use in the catalytic cracking process of crude oil.
Furthermore, Stephen also worked for H.J Baker Co. He traveled all over the world with both companies. He later taught mathematics and science at Chief Dull Knife College in Lame Deer, Mont., until he retired.
Stephen’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Valentine Jr. His great-grandfather David A. Boody was a mayor of Brooklyn in 1892 and 1893 before its incorporation into the City of New York.
As for John’s mother, Olga graduated from Brooklyn Friends School in 1945 and later attended Connecticut College for Women, New London. She was a member of the Heights Casino and a provisional member of the Junior League of Brooklyn.
John had four siblings — Stephen Valentine IV (wife Alice), Cary Randolph Valentine, Samuel Titus Valentine (wife Annie), and Sarah Hull Valentine Jackowitz (husband Jerome).
Related FAQs
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Where Was John Dee Valentine Born?
John was born in New York.
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Where Did John Dee Valentine Recieve His Education?
John attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. While there he played college baseball and graduated summa cum laude. After working towards a Master’s Degree at New York University he came to the St. Louis University School of Law where he also graduated with honors in 1978, Order of the Woolsack.
