Anthony Morelli died Saturday from acute leukemia. He was a Wildwood resident.

He was the husband for 54 years of Joan Morelli (nee Kuttenkuler); as well as the father of six, grandfather of 14, and brother of two sisters.

He served proudly as a Marine. He also was a teacher, coach and high school administrator. He was very active in his church and was a member of many church committees.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway in Ballwin. A funeral procession will leave from Schrader at 9:45 a.m. Friday and drive to Holy Infant Catholic Church in Ballwin to celebrate a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Friends may sign the family’s online guestbook.