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Joanna T. Gerst

1954 - 2015

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Bopp Chapel

10610 Manchester Rd.

Kirkwood, Missouri

Joanna Gerst Obituary

Gerst, Joanna T. (nee Kallas), Sat., Nov. 21, 2015. Dear wife of James R. Gerst; dear mother of Kate (Matt) Klein, Alex (Kerry) Solliday, Emma (Kevin) Dolley and Ben (Karen) Gerst; beloved nana of 10; dear sister of Jim, Jerry and Joe Kallas; dear aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. Services: Memorial service Wed., Nov 25, 11 a.m. at Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church, 11155 Clayton Rd. Visitation Tues. 4-8 p.m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment Wed. 9:45 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, meet at Bopp Chapel at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charities that were close to Joanna's heart; Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church Mission and Ministry or Missouri Botanical Gardens.www.boppchapel.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 23, 2015.

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Mireille Desmonceaux

November 26, 2015

I knew and appreciated JoAnna many years ago during our collaborative work with the team of Saint Louis. Accept my sincere sympathy.

November 25, 2015

Jim,
We are so very sorry for your deep loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May warm memories fill your heart with light.
With love,
Bobby and Sherry Norfolk

November 25, 2015

Dear Jim,

My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the death of your dear wife. i am sure there are many stories and memories to cherish.

Love,
Annette

Laurence Nougier

November 24, 2015

Please accept my most sincere condolences. i worked with Joanna 20 years ago but the memory is still present...

Jean-Pierre Gayral

November 23, 2015

JoAnna has been such a great colleague when I began working in Saint-Louis; more than a colleague, a friend, always enthousiastic and positive even when things didn't go well. I'll always remember her smile and warm friendship.
Much love to her family. JP Gayral.

Valérie COLLIN

November 23, 2015

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. All my thoughts are with you all. I used to work a little bit with Joanna, twenty years ago and I remembered her very well.

Martine Olléon

November 22, 2015

I was so happy to see Johanna last month before coming back to France. I will always remember her with a smile on her face. That's the picture I will keep.
All my condolences.

Genevieve BOSSY

November 22, 2015

JoAnna, it is a new travel for you. A travel where we cannot join you. I remember our firts meeting in France, I remember the meetings, the discussions shared, I remeber the walk in the Saint Louis Botanical garden, I remeber your smile. I cannot imagine you are on this way, I cannot imagine ...
All my love to your family,yor friends.

Marilyn Ghanem

November 22, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Joanna was loved by so many, including us. I can not put into words how much I will miss this beautiful women. She has earned all the jewels in her crown in heaven. Much love from both of us, Marilyn and Richard

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Memorial Events
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Nov

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bopp Chapel

10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122

Nov

25

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m.

Bopp Chapel

10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122

Nov

25

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church

11155 Clayton Rd. , MO

Nov

25

Interment

9:45 a.m.

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

MO

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10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122

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