St. Louis Cremation

Caroline M. Gehrlein

Caroline M. Gehrlein (Ocks) of St. Peters, MO, 97 years old, died March 14, 2017.

Born in St. Louis, Mo, October 2, 1919.

Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bertha Ocks, brothers and sisters, Ann, Frank, Carl and Mil. Husbands Joe Ellebracht and Charles Gehrlein. Son-in-law Carl Scharr. And many dear friends.

Beloved mother of Pat Scharr, Joe (Sherry) Ellebracht, Rusty Gehrlein, Jean (Bill) Slantz. Cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt. She was a friend to everyone she met.

Caroline loved to laugh and make others laugh. She enjoyed cooking, playing games, traveling, volunteering at church, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.

Her loving presence will be missed, but we will hold her close in our hearts always.

A memorial mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 5 McMenamy Rd., St Peters, MO 63376, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, Visitation at 9:00 a.m., Mass at 10:0 a.m., Luncheon to follow at All Saints Annex, 310 Cardinal Place.

In lieu of flowers, donations to SSM Hospice, #2 Harbor Bend Court, Suite 201, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367, are welcome.

11 Comments

  1. Sandy Lewallen on March 22, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    With our deepest sympathy, DrMK Brown, Sandy, Peggy, Betty. Sharron, and Sara.



  2. Harry & Rachel Schneider on March 23, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Hugs and prayers for your family.

    Great lady who lived a long life and is an inspiration to us.

    God bless.



  3. Alice Reinhardt on March 23, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss



  4. Christine and Thornton Upchurch on March 24, 2017 at 3:46 am

    To Jean Slantz and family
    Sorry for your loss you’re in my prayers and thought. God is a presence help in time of trouble



  5. Denise Probasco on March 24, 2017 at 8:17 am

    Carol touched my heart. She laughed so easily and was a joy to be around. I am sorry for your loss and at the same time celebrate her promotion. She is home with the Lord now and will smile forever.



  6. Kathleen Shea on March 24, 2017 at 8:59 am

    So sorry. No matter how old our mothers are, it is still so sad and we miss them. Glad we got to talk about our mothers recently.



  7. Phil Hardy on March 24, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    My deepest sympathy- although I only had the pleasure of meeting her a couple of times, I know Rusty & Jeannie, and I know she had to be a fantastic mother.



  8. Tommy and Jamie Wunderlich on March 26, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Rusty and Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinkink and praying for you.



  9. Anita on March 27, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Thinking of you during this time, I am so sorry for your lose.



  10. Judy Long Derringer on March 27, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    Such a lovely picture tribute to your mom. I will always rembered her smile and laughter from my childhood years. She obviously had a well lived long life and raised a beautiful family. Please know all of you are in my prayers during this difficult time of loss. Thank you, Rusty, for letting me know about your mom. Give everyone my love. God bless you with his comfort and peace.



  11. David Buffa on March 22, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    Jean_Jeanie My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Please take care.



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