Elizabeth Kretzer

Kretzer, Elizabeth "Betty" ( nee George) There are those people in your life who are the cornerstone of your existence, who help teach, mold and guide you. One of those people, Betty Ann Kretzer, took her last breath on June 11, 2016 after 82 years of love and laughter. The beloved wife of the late Col (R.) Alonzo S. Kretzer, Betty was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She married the love of her life and traveled the world by his side until his passing in 1992. Betty is remembered for her big laugh and the twinkle in her eye that lit up her face when she smiled. A fiercely loyal and loving woman, she undoubtedly takes with her many private confidences. Betty adored her family and loved people wherever they were in life. She was also a supportive military wife and known to "command" hundreds of other Army wives. A passionate woman of conviction, Betty played fiercely competitive bingo and bridge and volunteered with several organizations close to her heart. She and her granddaughter were known to race her walker too fast through the halls of her retirement home, laughing raucously. Betty's love and laughter will be greatly missed, but will live on with those who were blessed by her presence. Betty is survived by those who loved her most including her three children, Karen (James) Torrey, LTC (R.) Alonzo (Sandra) Kretzer Jr., and Christina (Robert) Fogle; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Betty is preceded in death by her mother Mary, her father Clyde, and her sister Mary. SERVICES: Funeral Friday from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS FUNERAL HOMES -South County (4830 Lemay Ferry Road) 9:30am to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church for 10:00am Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. VISITATION THURSDAY 5:00pm to 7:00pm June 23, 2016
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes ~ South County
4830 Lemay Ferry Road (63129)
June 24, 2016
10:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church
4900 Ringer Road (63129)