Jane Mary Moeckel

Moeckel, Jane Mary (nee Campbell), longtime resident of St. Louis, Mo. area, died unexpectedly December 29, 2018, along with her dear daughter, Kate Kasten and dear grandchildren, Jonathan and Zoe.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Ellen (Buzz) Beverly Campbell and father, Charles Wise Campbell, Sr. She is survived by her dear son, Robert Charles (Casey) Moeckel of Perdido Key, Florida; her dear brother Charles "Chuck" Wise (Mary) Campbell, Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; dear nieces, nephews and grandchildren and countless friends across the country.

Jane was born on October 26, 1957 in St. Louis, Mo. Early in life, she and her family moved to Hannibal, Mo. for a brief time before returning to Brentwood. She graduated from Brentwood High School in the class of "76" and afterward, attended Fontbonne College. During these early years, Jane formed her "first of many" circle of friends.

Jane approached each day with a smile and positive outlook. She was a great communicator with an ability to quickly establish a personal connection with people. She had a knack for making everyone feel special. These gifts served her well as she spent most of her career in the retail sector, including her family's nursery with brother Chuck. Together they enjoyed caring for the plants and flowers. Mostly, they loved that the nursery became an afternoon gathering place, where customers and friends would share a laugh and good cheer! Most recently, she was in the cosmetic industry. Throughout her life, Jane collected several more circles of friends and super-charged each one with her love.


Jane made sure her book of life was full, never turning down an adventure! Especially if it involved travel (especially Florida and NY), the sun, a beach or pool, cocktails and of course, friends and more friends! She had a contagious laugh, playful nature and always had fun wherever she went!

Above all, she cherished her children and absolutely treasured time with her beautiful grandkids, Jonny and Zoe. They knew her as "Mama Jane" and her face would light up when she heard them call her name! It was her time with them when she shined the brightest and smiled the biggest!

Perhaps Jane's greatest gift to all of us was her ability to interconnect her many circles of friends - she was the glue for her "extended family". Although our time with her was much too short, we will never forget her "sparkly" personality and will always be "glued" together by our memories of sweet Jane.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 6, 3:00-8:00 P.M. at Collier's Funeral Home 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Ann, Mo. 63074. The service will be Monday, January 7, 10:00 A.M. at St. John Lutheran Church 15800 Manchester Rd. Ellisville, Mo. 63011. Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Brentwood Alumni Association or St. Louis Zoo.