in the City, and one of his greatest achievements was passage of an $87 million bond issue in 1923. Construction on many projects included in the bond issue began near the end of his term, but were not completed until after he left office. After his last term as Mayor, Kiel continued to work in the construction industry and remained active in public affairs, later serving as President of the St. Louis Police Board. He ran unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1932. Personal life Kiel married Irene H. Moonan on September 1, 1892. They had four children - Henrietta, Elmer A., Clarence C., and Edna. Kiel died on November 26, 1942 and is buried in a mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis. References St. Louis Public Library 1871 births 1942 deaths Mayors of St. Louis Missouri Republicans Businesspeople from St. Louis