Gayle Wagner
Gayle Loreen Wagner (nee Muether), age 58, was welcomed into heaven on Mon, March 6, 2017 after a well-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her husband, Bruce, and their children, Brett and Adrianna “Kiki”. Gayle was born in St. Louis, MO on May 30, 1958 and she lived in St. Louis all her life. She was witty, smart, creative and had a fierce strength which impacted us all. A loving wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, amazing sister, sister-in-law, Christ follower, devoted aunt and friend to many, school volunteer & feline lover. She battled Lupus as a teenager and received a kidney from her mom which lasted 35 years! Two years ago she received another kidney which allowed her to extend her life and fight the cancer. Gayle graduated from UMSL in 1980 with a business degree and worked many years at the National Kidney Foundation. She is survived by her mother, Reba Carlton (nee Swaw, formerly Muether), stepfather Dub Carlton, sister Kay (Rick) Bach and brother Dan Muether. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert J. Muether, grandparents Clarence F. and Loreen J. Swaw, and Harry and Mary Muether. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Crisis Aid International, PO Box 510167, St. Louis, MO 63151 toward the Refuge home in St. Louis for sex trafficked girls. Memorial Service Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11 am at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 10126 East Watson Road, Crestwood, MO 63126.
Rick and Kay, I am very sorry to hear that you lost your dear sister. She sounds amazing and she fought so hard to live on this Earth. She is at peace with our Lord now.
Blessings to your entire family and may God bring peace to you her family.
Much prayer surrounds you, Kay and Rick, that HIS comfort and peace will be your strength during this time of sadness. Your love and faithfulness as you made this ‘journey’ with Gayle and her family strengthened all of us in our faith.
Kay and Rick, please know you, your mom, stepfather, brother and Gayle’s family are in our prayers tonight and through this time. May the Good Lord surround the entire families with the peace and comfort that only He can give. Many blessings.
Bruce, Bret and Kiki,
We are thinking of you all today, and extending our sincere sympathy. We always loved your visits to the Towers! Gayle’s smile was contagious, and your families company always so fun. She was a true gem and will be missed! May you feel Gods arms around you today and always.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Gayle was a wonderful person who went through so much, but kept smiling! I will always cherish the memories we had in high school and college. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mimi