Martha Joy Oetting

Martha Joy Oetting:
Lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. 
Attended Immanuel Lutheran School. 

Martha Joy Oetting, born on February 27, 1941 in St. Charles, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. 

She was dedicated Elementary School Teacher who worked tirelessly to help her students to succeed. She started her career at Whiteman Airforce Base in Warrensburg Missouri. Upon returning to the St. Charles area, she taught briefly in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, then moved to the Fort Zumwalt School District where she spent the majority of her career. Retiring from Progress South Elementary School.

She was an active member in Immanuel Lutheran Church, a member of Birthday Club #41, she was an avid bowler and had bowled at the Immanuel Lutheran Lanes. She was one of the best bowlers in her league. She was a member of the Mother’s Club, The Mothers of Twins Club. During most of her adult life she courageously and graciously battled Multiple Sclerosis. This did not prevent her from doing circle word puzzles, playing computer games, watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and the Hallmark Channel. 

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wayne. She also leaves behind four sons, Mark, Jerry (Dawn), Terry (Jill), Ryan (Jill); 8 grandchildren, Tyler, Carly, Emma, Lorelei, Conner, Kinsley, Khloe, and Kyla. 

She was preceded in death by her Father, Richard Bekebrede, her mother, Helen Bekebrede, her Father-in-law, Roland Oetting and Mother-in-law, Selena Oetting. 

Martha leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and kindness that will resonate through the hearts of those she touched. As we remember her today, we are reminded that her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren that were the treasure of her heart.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Martha’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church.