Coletta Marie Jehling

Jehling, Coletta Marie (nee Weseman) 88, Passed peacefully into God's arms to join her husband on March 23, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert Jehling for 67 years; dear mother of Kenneth (Anna Maria), Gerald (Judy), Lawrence (Lynette), William (Karen) and Marie (Richard) Wiesner; loving grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 12. Coletta was born May 2, 1925 in St. Louis, MO to the late Claude Francis Hap and Mary Elizabeth Lil Weseman. Coletta raised five children in the turbulent 1960s and sent all to complete college. She was devoted to her family throughout her entire life. She was the backbone of her husband Robert's professional executive career and whatever turns and opportunities he encountered; she supported him and helped make his career a tremendous success. During her entire life she contributed considerable time and talent to the Catholic Church as an organist and choir member. After her children were raised she started a bookstore and gift shop called Coletta's Words, Wishes and Whims and enjoyed considerable success. She was the first employee of Clarkson Eyecare 35 years ago and worked there well into her 80's. She was an avid golfer and an accomplished bridge player. Coletta was a friend to all and was greatly admired. She will be missed by her family and friends and all who crossed her path. Services: Visitation Saturday April 12, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church (Ellisville, MO) followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery (Ellisville). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Eye Care Charity of Mid-America, 732 Goddard Ave., Chesterfield MO 63005.