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Dolly Elizabeth Palecek

Dolly Elizabeth Palecek (nee Decker) age 90, died in St. Charles, MO. September 28, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Paul N. Palecek, dear mother of Paul, Mark (Tammy), James
(Robin), Carol (Larry) Tipton, Donna (Tom) Dixon, Kim (Tony) Ghrist. She is survived by
her six children and son in law, Rick Babb, seventy- two grandchildren, great
grandchildren, great- great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Decker, husband Paul, sister Ruth, two brothers Forrest and
Lawrence, two children Diane (Butch) Valleroy, Karen Babb and best friend and sister-in-
law, Arlene O’Keefe.

She was born to Edna (nee Fowler) and August Decker in St. Louis, MO on Feb 10, 1931.
She was the youngest of four siblings. In 1950, she married Paul N. Palecek in the catholic
church and had eight children. She worked at Glasgow Pharmacy for many years and
retired from Boatman’s Bank. Dolly loved to read, shop, play bingo, play slot machines at
the casino, watch her Cardinals and Blues hockey games, decorate her home, dress up and
eat out. Most of all Dolly loved being with her family and friends, especially Daveen
Dappen. She loved life and didn’t let any grass grow under her feet.

Celebration of Life will be held at The Quail Ridge Lodge Sunday 10/17/21 from 2-6 with memorial at 4:00pm.
Quail Ridge Lodge 24 Columbine Lane Wentzville MO 63385
Memorial donations in Dolly’s name may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.

 

9 Comments

  1. Jenny Ballard on October 6, 2021 at 11:33 am

    ♥️



  2. Steve and Kari Cook on October 6, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Such a Wonderful, Beautiful, Fun-Loving Soul who inspired us all to be Kind and Caring. ❤️



  3. Meredith Riley on October 6, 2021 at 11:50 am

    It was so evident that Dolly loved her family. I remember her always smiling and always welcoming. She was blessed with a long life and with so much love around her. Dolly, you were a beautiful lady inside and out. May you Rest In Peace .



  4. Mary C. on October 6, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    So glad we knew you, Dolly. One of my fondest memories is editing a Mother’s Day video for you. You were loved! Rest In Peace. With love, Anne and Mary



  5. Margie (Hagan) Pettes on October 6, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    I have so many wonderful memories of what a caring and giving lady she was. She will always have a special place in my heart I know she will be missed by many! Forever in our hearts and memories ♥❤



  6. Jim Manahan on October 6, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Although I didn’t know her personally, I saw her at a few events over the years. She was always smiling and full of life! I could tell she loved her family dearly! My dearest sympathy to her family and friends! May she Rest In Peace!



  7. B. Papin on October 6, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    She was a sweet loving beautiful woman and loved all of her family and it showed along with everybody else she cared for. sorry to see her leave us. My condolences to the family



  8. Sean guffey on October 8, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    She was one of the sweetest ladies you’re over me I remember her when I was growing up in Glasgow village



  9. Gladine Budd-Beever on October 17, 2021 at 9:41 am

    So glad I got to meet you and your family. You were truly a happy an wonderful lady loved by many.So sorry I can’t make it to honor you today.Will keep u an your family in my thoughts today.I no they all wonderful stories about you an will keep those all
    Those memories going.May u rest in peace ❤????



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