Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Chesterfield, Missouri
Gomez, Marie Wildgrube, passed peacefully surrounded in love Saturday, November 4, 2017. Beloved wife of 67 years to Dr. Cesar A. Gomez; daughter of Rev. Erich and Helen (Haas) Wildgrube of New Orleans, LA, loving mother of Ellen Gomez DeFilippo, Philip Gomez, Karen Gomez (Donald E. Jr.) Walker, Loren Gomez and Dr. Carlen Gomez (Kirk) Fifer; grandmother of Anthony (Caitlin) DeFilippo, Mickey (fiancée Kristina) DeFilippo, Dr. Gabriel Gomez, Kristin Walker, Casey Walker, Maya Gomez, Clay Gomez and Gordon Fifer; great-grandmother of Malcolm DeFilippo and Peter DeFilippo; preceded in death by her 5 siblings Elsa, Lillian, Esther, Erich and Paul. Marie was a second mother and grandmother to many, as well as a beloved aunt, cousin and friend.
Marie grew up in New Orleans, graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, met and married Cesar while he externed at Lutheran Hospital. After Cesar served 2 years in Korea, Marie and Cesar resumed their life together in St. Louis where their 5 children were born. Marie was an active member and volunteered at her churches Bethel Lutheran, and then Trinity Lutheran. She was a member of the Medical Society and Missouri Baptist Auxiliaries, and board volunteer of the Missouri Baptist Gift Shop for 30 years. She also served as a court appointed special advocate. She was a true Christian, always giving her time and love to friends and family, and always ready to help those in need. Her strength and resilience were an inspiration to all.
Services: Funeral Service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Rd, Chesterfield, Saturday Nov 11, 11 a.m. Interment at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, Friday Nov 10 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief or Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri.
Dear Gomez family: I knew Marie from my days at Missouri Baptist. She was a lovely woman, always with a kind word and a beautiful smile. RIP
Danielle
October 04, 2024 | Work
Dear Cesar and family, I am so sorry that Marie has passed away. I had the privilege to get to know Marie when she and Cesar moved to our Condos. She was such a sweet and lovely lady, who was quick to help on activities and committees to help make Broadmoor a friendly and fun place to live.
She will be missed by many. May she rest in peace.
Brenda Ernst
Brenda Ernst
November 10, 2017
Our thoughts and condolences are with Uncle Cesar and family. Aunt Marie was always very special.
With love, Eric Wildgrube and family
Eric Wildgrube
November 10, 2017 | San Francisco, CA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending warm hugs, too.
Matt and Brandi Griffin
Brandi Griffin
November 10, 2017 | Saline, MI
Phil and Family. Prayers.
Mark Whitelaw
November 10, 2017 | Edwardsville, IL
I enjoyed her friendship for the last 69 years. Will miss her very much. We are praying to comfort all of you and give you His peace.
Mary Wilenius Cook, LHSN 1951
November 09, 2017
With fond memories of this lovely gracious lady. I know you all will miss Marie but may you feel the comfort of the Comforter.
Elizabeth Danker Sapala
LHSN 1964
November 09, 2017
We will miss Marie! She was a role model of goodness, kindness and respect. We send loving prayers and hugs to all of you. We will see you soon~
--With love, The Bauermeister Family
Gloria & Michael Bauermeister
November 09, 2017 | Augusta, MO
Karen (& family),
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my sincere condolences and prayers.
Greta Gutjahr
November 08, 2017 | Maryville, IL
