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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-10 18:01 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:01 CST
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# Famous-Barr chef Manfred Zettl dies at 85

FOX 2 St. Louis reported that Manfred Zettl, the chef known for Famous-Barr's French onion soup, died at age 85.

Section: [Culture & Events](/st-louis/section/life.md) · Entities: [Manfred Zettl](/st-louis/wiki/manfred-zettl.md), [Famous-Barr](/st-louis/wiki/famous-barr.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 2 St. Louis (KTVI)](https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/famous-barr-chef-manfred-zettl-dies-at-85/), 2026-11-10 18:01 CST: Famous-Barr chef Manfred Zettl dies at 85

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