Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Aug 26, 1941 – Jan 27, 2021 (Age 79)
RAE ANN PEDERSEN, Deceased 1/27/21. Beloved wife of Kenneth L. Pedersen, loving mother of Glen Edward Pedersen and Susan Marie Pedersen Portrey, grandmother of Erik and Kaitlyn Pedersen, and Cassandra, Charlie, and Chloe Portrey. Loving aunt of Eric Lannes and Kristin Slaughenhaupt.
Rae Ann graduated from San Francisco State University and relocated with her husband Ken to Scottsdale, Arizona, Moraga, California, Orange, California and finally in 1981 to Chesterfield Missouri and continued her calling as a preschool teacher at Manchester Methodist Preschool from which she retired. Rae Ann enjoyed sailing, beach vacations, the symphony, regular contacts and walks with her fellow retirees, and keeping up with and delighting in the activities of her children and grandchildren. Described by many of her friends as a gentle soul, she will be missed by all.
Services: Services will be held at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, February 13, 2021. Open visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A private family prayer service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Service will be live streamed. Please join here: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82969663373. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wings of Hope, 18370 Wings of Hope Blvd., Chesterfield, Missouri 63005. Friends are encouraged to sign the family on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Schrader Funeral is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Rae Ann, we will miss your joyful presence at the marina, but we wont forget the sunshine you brought on the cloudiest of days.
Ken and family, we offer our deepest condolences. May your loving memories of Rae Ann help you through this difficult time of loss.
Michael and Sharon Graf
February 13, 2021 | Springfield, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. It was so sudden, so I am glad that she didn´t linger. I feel like I knew the whole family because she spoke about how wonderful you were over the 30 years that I did her nails. I will miss her dearly!
Bev Williams
February 13, 2021
Ken, Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and the family today. My memories of Rae Ann all revolves around her radiant smile and how much fun she seemed to be having when we would see you at Clear Lake as well as how much you enjoyed each other. Such a great thing for a child to see! I cannot imagine how much she is missed by all of you. With love and sympathy today and as you go forward, Kristi and Marc
Kristi and Marc Tatarian
February 13, 2021
We loved you dearly and we will miss her
Milton and Norma Fehrenbach
February 13, 2021 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
Ken, you have been a loving husband for so many years that your loss is of inconceivable depth. God bless you and ease your pain. In a marriage such as yours, I have faith that you will be eventually reunited with Rae Ann in another, happier realm.
God Bless you and your family,
Bill Stough
Bill Stough
February 13, 2021 | Kirkwood, MO | Friend
I’am sorry for your wife’s passing Ken. Bless her soul and May she Rest In Peace. Ralph m.
Ralph Morgan
February 08, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | Friend
Ken,
Rae Ann seemed to be there to help everyone in their time of need. Kay and Rae shared their love of reading with Rae sending Kay a note one time that said, “Thanks so much for sharing your books! I love to read but can’t seem to pick out books for myself, but your choices were almost always just what I wanted.” Ken, Kay and I were horrified to learn that Rae did not survive the surgery that she needed. My memories of Rae will always be the picture of the two of you sailing on the...
Mike and Kay Calcagno
February 08, 2021 | Chesterfield, MO | Friend
Ken, Once again my friend my deepest regrets for your sudden loss. My prayers for you and your family are one of peace in the coming days.
Jim Armbruster
February 06, 2021 | WILDWOOD, MO | Acquaintance
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Rae Ann's passing; what a stunning loss for you and your family. Will miss getting together for lunches and have wonderful memories of our laughing more than eating.
Maryann Walsh
February 04, 2021 | Chesterfield | Friend
