Regina W. Hauser
Regina W. Hauser passed away May 17, 2019 at her home in Florissant, MO. She passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 20, 1933 to Howard and Marguerite Taylor. She grew up on a farm near Springfield, MO and moved to Clarence, MO as a teenager. As a young adult she moved to St. Louis, MO where she met the man who would be the love of her life and partner for 65 years, Donald Hauser. She was preceded in death by her brothers Charles N. and Cal H. Taylor and her sister-in-law Beverly Stephens.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years Donald J. Hauser, her children Beth A. Lewis, Laura H. Davich, and William L. Hauser, her sisters Judy A. Smock and Ina M. Cason, her grandchildren Taylor N. Coyle, Theodore J. Davich, Kimberly A. Embers, and Eva M. Hauser, and many loved and cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was a long time bridge player, partnered by her husband Donald, and they achieved Gold Life Master status in 2015. At the time of her passing she had 2545 points. She was a member of unit 143 in Florissant but often played at unit 223 in Edwardsville, IL.
Regina had a strong love for flowers and, when able, loved to spend her days in her beautiful garden. When not in the garden she would be in the kitchen cooking some of the most amazing meals. She loved being around people, eating great food, drinking good wine, and enjoying great conversation.
There will be a small, family visitation at St. Louis Cremation on Friday, May 24 from 6-8pm. The chapel is located at 320 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376.
Regina was an incredibly steady bridge player and a reasonable human being…two qualities that seem to grow in my understanding as time passes. She played her hands well and defended well. Whenever there was a defense to be had that would set a contract…Regina sensed it and would find it. Against her… you had to be on your best game or you would walk away from the table shaking you head. She was steady in her being, her play and her spirit. I always looked forward to sitting down at her table. . But equal to how accomplished she was as a player…was her demeanor. In all the years I played against her and Don, I do not recall her ever being contentious. From time to time she would make a comment to Don about a particular line of play but after an explanation she would accept the differing point of view and move on. She was quiet and reserved but clearly knew the importance of character. She was truly an inspiration to all that knew her.
Vernon