Charlene Piper

Piper, Charlene A. (nee Grotefend) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 86. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Stewart G. Piper; mother of Steve (Beth) Piper, Randy (Lori) Piper and the late Craig (surviving Beth) Piper; grandmother of Kalinda (Mike), Larissa, Braden, Stacey (Joe) Bates, Kelsey, Alex, and Matt; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Charlene is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eldena (nee Reily) Grotefend. Charlene was an active and engaged parent that also dedicated her time to her professional career as a secretary. She enjoyed traveling to Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge reunions with her husband, painting, and researching family genealogy in her retirement. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Missouri Botanical Garden are appreciated. Services: Monday, leaving the parlors of John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, 7027 Gravois Avenue (63116) at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery VISITATION: SUNDAY, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. September 20, 2015
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons
7027 Gravois Avenue (63116)
September 21, 2015
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
5020 Rhodes Avenue (63109)