Phyllis L. Oberkramer
Phyllis Lee Oberkramer Camden
March 18, 1941 – July 15, 2025
Phyllis Lee (Camden) Oberkramer, born on March 18, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15, 2025, at the age of 84 in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Phyllis was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth and quiet strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her generous spirit, compassionate heart, and unforgettable laughter will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her loving son, John (Oberkramer) Arnold, and his husband, Adam Arnold. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ed Oberkramer, who passed away on May 15, 1989.
Phyllis was a devoted grandmother to Jeff Oberkramer Jr., Latasha Cunningham, Nathan Oberkramer, and Blake Oberkramer. She is also survived by her dear sister, Pat May; niece, Pam (Pau) Peterson; and great-niece and nephew, Madalyn and Nicholas Peterson.
Phyllis lived her life with grace, humor, and quiet resilience. She found joy in the simple things and always made others feel seen and loved. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Gathering, 2360 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63143, on Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Food and drinks will follow the service at Just John, 4112 Manchester Ave
She was a very kind, sweet, Funny, and very pretty lady. She will be missed by a lot of people. She used to be a really good neighbor in Dogtown on Louisville Ave.
My heart hurts for Pat & the rest of her family😢I loved watching Phyllis, Pat & Jean dance at the Hideaway. What great sisters they were I’ll truly miss her🙏🙏
Only met her once, a super sweet lady. Prayers for her family, hugs to you all
Janet Scott
Phyllis was an unbelievable and amazing person. We had so much fun growing up together. She and her sisters were my favorite cousins. She loved her family so much and was always there for them. She was so humble and caring of others. Now she is with her mother and aunts playing cards again in Heaven. Someday we will all meet up and share our lives with our Heavenly Father. We love you Phyllis. So long for now – Blessings♥️
Beautiful woman inside and out. I’ve known Phyllis all of my life as a kind neighbor in Dogtown, seeing her smile as I visited my friend nextdoor,, seeing her suffering Ed’s passing, friendly waves as I passed. Mostly, I always saw John’s love for his mom so endearing and admirable. There wasn’t anything that John wouldn’t do for his mom. What a beautiful, loving, relationship and an incredible loss for all. Phyllis will be missed but heaven has a new angel.
It’s with great sadness that I write this note. My dear, sweet cousin, Phyllis, has now passed and has now gone to be with The Lord.
My whole family loved her and she will b truly missed. I have many very fond memories of Phyllis as I have known her all of my life. She was so kind and loving. Filled with laughter, smiles, kindness and dancing feet. She loved the beach. And she loved her sister, Patty. I never saw one without the other.
It makes me so happy to know that her son, John and his spouse, Adam, took such loving care of her in her last years. They made a huge difference in her life.
Phyllis, I will see you one day and again hear your laughter. RIP 🙏🙏🙏
John, I was saddened to read this about your Mom. No doubt she knew how much you loved her. You were a dutiful son. My heart goes out to you and your family. XO Amy Marsh