Loretta Weiler
March 28, 1939 ~ July 29, 2024
Loretta Weiler, 85, passed into new life on Monday, July 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. Loretta was born March 28, 1939, the daughter of Herman J. and Emma J (Huhman) Doerhoff of St. Elizabeth, MO. She graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. Loretta then pursued a 40-year career in public service, serving as an senior secretary for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division. Early in her career, Loretta’s co-worker, Audrey (Weiler) Huhman, suggested Loretta meet her brother, Jerome (Jerry) Weiler. Loretta agreed, and Audrey arranged a blind date. What began as an innocuous dance party blossomed into love, marriage, and 63 wonderful years of Loretta and Jerry dancing through life together. Their holy union began in St. Elizabeth Missouri at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church on October 1, 1960, which brought forth a legacy of four children, twelve grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Loretta and Jerry attended mass regularly and were faithful parishioners at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson City, MO.
Throughout her life, Loretta did everything with steadfast dedication, spirit, and excellence. As a child, Loretta grew up with her nine siblings on their modest family farm, learning to find joy in small blessings (she received a single orange each year for Christmas) and learning the value of dedication to faith, family, and hard work. As a high school athlete, Loretta was the pitcher for the softball team and was an exceptional basketball player, scoring a school record 40 points in a single game. Following high school, Loretta found joy in numerous hobbies and interests. She and Jerry loved spending time with their many friends. Loretta was a fiercely competitive card player, honing her expertise via lunchtime pitch games at work each day, a monthly card club, and frequent family card games with the kids and grandkids (where she almost always won, but almost never rubbed it in.) Loretta was also a talented seamstress and quilter, making clothes for her children, handmade quilts for each of her children’s wedding gifts, and for every baby born into the family. Loretta enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball games, Hallmark movies, and anything recommended on Netflix. She was also an avid reader, which kept her intellect keen and her wit sharp for her entire life. Loretta enjoyed giving back to the community by delivering Meals on Wheels every week with Jerry. More than anything, Loretta was wholly dedicated to her family. She always hosted large family gatherings, remembered and celebrated everyone’s birthdays, and spent quality time with her grandchildren. Loretta was an amazing wife, sibling, mother, and grandmother, and was the rock and foundation for the happy and loving family she raised.
Loretta is survived by her husband, Jerome F. Weiler. Children: Kenneth (Laura) Weiler, Michael (Karen) Weiler, Brian (Melanie) Weiler, and Lynn (Jason) Parman. Grandchildren: Leah and Lucas (Christina) Weiler, Justin (Anna), Adam (Tina), Jacob (Claire), Caleb and Hannah Weiler, Natalie, Emma (William Rowe), Samuel, and Abigail Weiler, and Riley Parman. Great grandchildren: Olivia Weiler, Jackson and Colette Weiler, Peyton, Michael, and Matthew Weiler, Theo Weiler, and Margaret Rowe. Siblings and in-laws: Rosana Weidinger, Dorothy Rupp, Julitta (John) Langle, Evelyn (John) VanGoethem, Carolyn Stolberg, Margaret Kremer and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by parents: Herman and Emma Doerhoff, great grandchildren: Lucia Rose and Therese Josephine Weiler, siblings and in-laws: Sister Mary Julitta Doerhoff, Bernard (Mary) Doerhoff, Alfred (Mary) Doerhoff, Dolores (O'Dean) Stover, Robert Weidinger, Bernard Rupp, Stephen Stolberg, Audrey (Ed) Huhmann, James Weiler, and William Kremer.
Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, VG officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch at home. The link can be found at the bottom of Loretta’s obituary page at trimblefunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels through Cole County Nutrition Center, 2027 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, or St. Peter’s Catholic Church building fund.
Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting the family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com
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Jerome and family, we’re so sorry for your loss. Loretta was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. The two of you attending Mass is the beautiful memory I have of you. You are faithful Catholics and a treasure to me. We are praying for you.
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Condolences to all of Loretta’s family and friends, especially my Uncle Jerry and my Weiler cousins. Loretta’s dedication to family–extended family included–was always apparent to me, her nephew. From childhood I fondly remember Loretta & Jerry’s hospitality whenever my family visited Jefferson City. And more recently, during my cross-country move to Colorado a few years ago, I appreciated Loretta & Jerry joining in when I visited Uncle Alfred at his retirement home near Jefferson City. Together we enjoyed lunch and conversation, which for me was a nice respite from all the long hours of driving. Rest in peace, Loretta, and thoughts and prayers to those closest to you.
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My sympathy to the family of Loretta. I was able to visit with her and her husband offend when I was in Jefferson City
and they were there, too shopping. Loretta was in one of the classes I taught in St. Elizabeth School in 1950’s and so
I have treasured her friendship for many years.
Loretta was a very sweet and caring person which Dennis had the pleasure to work with for many years. He enjoyed her quick wit and sharp card skills at the luncheon card games. Loretta and Jerry lived across the street from my aunt and uncle which provided the opportunity to see her frequently and catch up on each other’s family. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Weiler family and know you have plenty of wonderful memories to treasure.
Loretta greeted me when I first came to Jefferson City working in Agriculture. She would always smile and care about your day . Hard worker and very professional. May she find peace in heaven with the saints. Prayers for the family
Vision 3:16 Ministry has purchased Pure Peace for Loretta Weiler
May the comfort of fond memories provide peace and comfort as you are remembering Loretta! May Loretta rest in the peace of Christ’s loving arms.
Howard, Robin, & John Huhmann has purchased Silvia Rose for Loretta Weiler
I worked with Loretta for 20 years at the Department of Agriculture. She was an amazing woman–quick with a smile, warm, always willing to help. I saw her smile first thing in the morning as I walked through the doors. You knew exactly where to find her during lunch time–in a card game! A wonderful woman, and I’m a better person for having the pleasure to know her. May all of the great memories give you comfort and peace as you adjust to a world without her. Godspeed, Loretta.
We first met Loretta while walking on the indoor track at the LINC in 2019. Loretta and Jerry were faithful daily walkers Monday through Friday. At first, it’s just the daily saying hello and commenting about the weather. But later Connie had the opportunity to take a couple of laps around the track with Loretta and have a nice visit. It was always reassuring to see Loretta and Jerry daily. As we moved to walking outside during the warmer months, it was nice to see them when we returned to the LINC when the weather turned cold. We were truly saddened to see in the newspaper that Loretta had passed away. We will miss her. John & Connie Wegman
Ken, Laura and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you through this difficult time.