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Genevieve Dierberg Obituary
Beloved wife of 41 years of the late William F. Dierberg, loving mother of William C. (Mary) Dierberg, James F. (Mary) Dierberg and Robert J. (Sharon) Dierberg; cherished grandmother of W. Jeffrey (Birgit) Dierberg, Lisa (Steve) Breight, Mark Dierberg, Jennifer (Michael) O'Brien, Jim Dierberg II, Michael (JiaMin) Dierberg, Ellen (Mike) Milne, Greg (Susan) Dierberg, Brian Dierberg, Laura Dierberg (Jeff) Padousis; 19 great grandchildren; and 2 great, great grandchildren; our dear aunt, great aunt, and friend to many.
The daughter of French immigrants, Genevieve was born in Creve Coeur on Dec. 17, 1905. She grew up on a 40-acre farm at Ballas and Ladue Roads. She was baptized and received her first Communion at Creve Coeur's St. Monica Catholic Church, where she worshipped her entire life.
Married in October 1932, she raised three boys while her husband worked as a second-generation grocer and banker at the businesses known today as Dierbergs Markets and First Banks. Genevieve quickly became familiar with the family's retail and banking businesses, helping whenever needed while juggling roles as wife, mother and homemaker.
Genevieve filled her days and cherished her time spent with friends and family. Bridge was a passion; she earned the rank of Life Master. She enjoyed needlework, collecting and refurbishing antiques, growing her own fruits and vegetables, and canning the surplus of produce from her garden.
She will be remembered as an exceptional example of living life to the fullest, grounded by strong morals, faith and a loving family. Her sons and family would like to acknowledge Genevieve's caregivers for the thoughtful and dedicated care given to Genevieve in the final years of her life.
Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church, 12136 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur MO 63141 on Sat., Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. with burial service to follow at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Monica Catholic Church or charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Genevieve Dierberg
Neal and his father Layton Breitweiser
November 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathy, Mrs. Dierberg and her husband Bill where friends and neighbors of our family for generations . Her kindness and dedication to her family , business, and community will be missed and never forgotten ,
The Breitweiser's
Glenn & Barbara Kroenung
November 23, 2013
Our sympathy to Mrs. Dierberg's family.
Georgia Potter
November 22, 2013
Your family was so blessed to have her in your lives so long. May you celebrate a life well lived.
michelle Dierberg
November 22, 2013
Genevieve will always be a part of my memories. So sorry for the loss. My thoughts and prayers will always be with the family. Love and miss everyone.
Jim Borders
November 22, 2013
Words cannot express my gratitude to dear Great Aunt Genevieve and Uncle Bill, who opened up the world to me as a child, broadening my horizons in ways I couldn't have otherwise imagined. With sincerest thanks to her and deepest sympathies to her sons and their families. May she rest in peace.
Rich & Dena Stegmann
November 22, 2013
Our sympathy to the Dierberg Family upon the death of their long time loved one. We will not be able to attend services.
November 21, 2013
A great lady and a dear friend...
Carol Warmbold Wickstrom
Worthington, Ohio
Sandra Duenke-Mason
November 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Wanda Tucker
November 21, 2013
I would like to express my sympathy to the Dierberg Family on the passing of Genevieve. She was a special lady, I feel honored that I knew her when I worked for the Bank in Creve Coeur in the 60's. My prayers are with the whole family.
kenneth beancenez
November 21, 2013
A wonderful person may you rest in peace
First Bank
November 21, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy from everyone at First Bank-Granite City Office
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