Gloria Lenore Herr

Gloria Lenore Herr (nee Pence) passed away with loving family at her side on October 1, 2018. She was born in Litchfield, Illinois November 13, 1932, daughter of the late Clyde and Della (nee Williams) Pence.

Gloria graduated from Litchfield High School in 1950 and then graduated from Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in 1954. Gloria married Robert Dale (Bob) Herr on July 16, 1955. She began her career with the Visiting Nurses Association in St. Louis before returning to work in the Emergency Room at Missouri Baptist. She later completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continued to work at Missouri Baptist until retirement in 1994. Gloria was a member of Webster Groves Christian Church, Rafter Rockers and Gateway Wagoneers square dance clubs. Gloria enjoyed swimming at the “J”, gardening and helping others. She was often there for family and friends in need, helping others with her kind ways and compassion. Her adventurous spirit took her on many travels with her husband, Bob and volunteer assignments with The County Older Resident Programs (CORP) and Touhill Performing Arts Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband Bob, eight brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her children: Julie (Larry) Orlando, Laura (Doug) Moellering, Roy Herr, Robert (Julie) Herr Jr. and Susan (Doug) Tuttle; grandchildren: Larry (Angel), Michelle, Sam (Barrie), Molly, Tony, Alex, Tom, Bode, Sam, Allison, Harrison; great grandchildren: Brandon, Jordan, Gabriella and Kyle; sister Judy Culberson, brothers Robert Pence and James Pence; and family friend Cheryl Crobsy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association or Webster Groves Christian Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 13 at 11am at Webster Groves Christian Church. Everyone is invited to a luncheon immediately following the service.

4 Comments

  1. Richard & Sarah Walker on October 6, 2018 at 10:48 am

    To the Dear Herr Family.
    Your Mother has been in our lives for over 65 years. We have enjoyed Bob & Gloria for as long as we remember.
    We will certainly miss her.
    Rich & Sarah & Maureen



  2. Pauline M Nocifora on October 6, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Gloria was such a lovable person and loved to square dance.
    She had a smile for everyone and was very kind. Thanks Gloria & God bless you.



  3. Phyllis Arnold Edler on October 8, 2018 at 7:37 am

    I had the pleasure of working with Gloria in the ER for 20 years at Mo. Bap. What a caring and generous person- May God provide you with peace during this time.



  4. Bill & Bonnie Hagan on October 13, 2018 at 9:33 am

    As members of the Gateway Wagoneers we always enjoyed camping and square dancing with Bob and Gloria. They were always eager to participate and support the club as well as each member on a personal level. We will miss them.



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