LENA ROSE WELSCHMEYER BRET
September 29, 1921 ~ May 7, 2011
Lena Rose Welschmeyer Bret, 89, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Summit Villa in Holts Summit.
She was born on September 29, 1921, in Freeburg, Mo., the daughter of the late John and Johann Holterman Hoffman.
She was united in marriage on November 16, 1940, in Freeburg to Sylvester Norbert Welschmeyer who preceded her in death on August 25, 1953. On June 15, 1974, she married Elmo E. Bret in Jefferson City who preceded her in death on August 5, 1995.
Lena worked at St. Josephs Home for forty-nine years where she served as Director of Activities and assisted with housekeeping, laundry, and dietary aid. She retired July 15, 2005, at the age of 83.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Lena was the recipient of the 2004 Red Cross Heart of the Hero Medical Award and received the 1998 Older Worker of the Year Award presented by Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan.
Survivors include: three children, Betty Lou Welschmeyer, Jefferson City; Ron Lee Welschmeyer, Jefferson City; and Lynn Ray Welschmeyer, Jefferson City; two step-children, Lois (Maurice) Mertens, Bonnots Mill; and David (Rita) Bret, Florissant, Mo.; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Loy Dickerson; five brothers; and six sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis W. Doyle officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Carmelite Monastery, 2201 W. Main St., Jefferson City, Mo 65109; Alzheimers Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo. 65201; or Summit Villa, 229 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, Mo. 65043.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on September 29, 1921, in Freeburg, Mo., the daughter of the late John and Johann Holterman Hoffman.
She was united in marriage on November 16, 1940, in Freeburg to Sylvester Norbert Welschmeyer who preceded her in death on August 25, 1953. On June 15, 1974, she married Elmo E. Bret in Jefferson City who preceded her in death on August 5, 1995.
Lena worked at St. Josephs Home for forty-nine years where she served as Director of Activities and assisted with housekeeping, laundry, and dietary aid. She retired July 15, 2005, at the age of 83.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Lena was the recipient of the 2004 Red Cross Heart of the Hero Medical Award and received the 1998 Older Worker of the Year Award presented by Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan.
Survivors include: three children, Betty Lou Welschmeyer, Jefferson City; Ron Lee Welschmeyer, Jefferson City; and Lynn Ray Welschmeyer, Jefferson City; two step-children, Lois (Maurice) Mertens, Bonnots Mill; and David (Rita) Bret, Florissant, Mo.; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Loy Dickerson; five brothers; and six sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis W. Doyle officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Carmelite Monastery, 2201 W. Main St., Jefferson City, Mo 65109; Alzheimers Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo. 65201; or Summit Villa, 229 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, Mo. 65043.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Our heartfelt condolences to each of Lena’s family members. God bless you.
Ron & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to each of you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Lena, Now She is at Peace.Iwill have aMass said for Her.Send Me Your adress,and Iwill send You the card.
Ron, Betty, & LynnRay, I am so sad for your loss. I just wanted to briefly tell you how important your mom was to me during my childhood. She was always a happy & positive influence in the neighborhood. I was out of town the last week and am so sorry to have missed the visitation & funeral. Brenda Dudenhoeffer Verhoff
Ron,Belated condolences on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.Sincerely,Doug Henson
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone, we are sorry that we will not be able to make the trip from Indiana.
Her smile could light up a room, and I will never forget her love and pride of her children… May she rest in peace. God Bless all of you….
Betty and Family, please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother. May God give you comfort in your time of loss. Mark and Vonna Kesel
Lena was a wonderful lady. She took care of my dad (Joseph VanLoo) while he was at St. Joseph’s Home. She was always so pleasant and kind to my dad and our family. You have our sincere sympathy.
Ron” So sorry about your mothers passing. She was such a great person and a real asset to St. Josphs Home. Will never forget how much she helped my my mom at the hom.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother…such a kind and lovely lady. My mother, Lorene Bret, loved Lena. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Bernie & Nancy (Bret) Atz
Prayers go out to the families of “Auntie” Lena. She was our Mother when she watched over us as babes. “Auntie” Lena had more energy than she knew what to do with, but, she put it to very good use. Leaving no one out, she was there for everyone. She will truly be missed. I love you, “Auntie” Lena. Good night, God Bless!
My deepest sympathy to the family of Lena Bret. I am a Hospice Volunteer and only got to visit Lena twice. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry to hear of Lena’s passing. We saw her often when visiting first my grandmother, then great-aunts at St. Joseph Home – she was always so cheerful and helpful. I’m certain she made the lives of the folks there so much happier. Our prayers are with you.
Betty, Ron, and Lynn,Thinking of all of you and dear sweet Aunt Lena. Sending love and prayers to you. Love, Shelly McGowan
I am so sorry for your loss. Lena was always such a nice lady.
Our prayers and sincere condolences to all of Lena’s family.God Bless from your church family.