Lorraine Ann Dreifke

DREIFKE (née Feldhaus), Lorraine Ann, Age 91 of St. Louis, MO. Born on July 23, 1929, passed away peacefully May 12, 2021, surrounded by family. Lorraine was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in Nativity Parish, North Pointe and was a graduate of Fontbonne College (1951). Long time involved member of Ascension parish, Northwoods, MO. Lived in the Central West End of St. Louis with family before retiring to Our Lady of Life where she enjoyed dinners, activities, and being with friends.

She was preceded in death by husband, Gerald E. Dreifke; son, Mark A. Dreifke; Parents; In-laws: and friends. Survived by son, Matthew G. Dreifke (Patricia), daughters, Laura M. Dreifke (Jan Killough) and Anne Marie Dreifke, daughter-in-law Annette M. Chiste Dreifke, In-Laws, and friends.

Dear grandmother of Ann (Brian), Catherine (Mike), Joseph (Ellen), and Mary Clare; Xavier; and Alex, Shelby and Melanie. Cherished great-grandmother of Aubrey, Niklas, and Preston.

The family wishes to thank Robyn Willis, Akoua Dossou, and Javier Parado, as well as the staff of Our Lady of Life and the nurses and staff of BJC Hospice. They made Lorraine’s last days as comfortable as possible.

Services: Visitation with family on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2-5 pm in the Great Hall of AMBRUSTER Mortuary, 6633 Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Mass will be celebrated at 9 am Monday, May 17, 2021 in the chapel at Our Lady of Life, 7655 Watson Road (St. Louis). Interment at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Saint Louis University College of Engineering, 3450 Lindell Boulevard, McDonnell Douglas Hall, Room 1002, St. Louis, MO, 63103, c/o Gerald E. Dreifke Endowed Scholarship (If using the link to donate please specify for the Gerald E. Dreifke Endowed Scholarship for the CVollege of Engineering, thank you.) and Cardinal Ritter Senior Services - Our Lady of Life.

The Family would like to invite you to share photos and memories of Lorraine here on her Memorial page. Please submit your photos to AmbrusterChapel@yahoo.com.

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