Rochelle J. Luetkemeyer
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Rochelle J Luetkemeyer, 83, of Jefferson City, MO, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2019 from complications of Alzheimer’s.
Rochelle was born September 8, 1936, in Brazito, MO to the late Clarence and Lillian (Rackers) Schellman. She graduated from St. Peters High School in Jefferson City, MO and attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. She earned a teaching certificate and taught elementary school before marrying Bernard C Luetkemeyer of St. Elizabeth, MO on June 7, 1958. After moving from St. Louis to Meta, MO with her young family in the early 1960’s, Rochelle founded the Meta Kindergarten and taught there for several years. She was a homemaker and later worked as a receptionist at Wrenwood Salon and an administrative assistant in a physician’s office, both in Fulton, MO. She also did extensive volunteer work for several parishes she attended over the years.
Rochelle is survived by her husband of 61 years, her four children, Sheila Luetkemeyer of Roeland Park, KS, Kevin Luetkemeyer of Hallsville, MO, Jeff (Debbye) Luetkemeyer of St. Louis, MO and Stacia (Greg) Kiel of Castle Rock, CO; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, five siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25 at Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City, MO. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Hospital.
So many fond memories…. she was like another mom to me. I can just imagine her and my mom catching up. My love and prayers are with you all.
I was so sorry to hear that Rochie passed away. Rochie was my Godmother. She was always so full of life and laughter. There are so many memories of the Luetkemeyers, Becks and Jurgensmeyers get togethers! I think one of my fondest memory was the last time my mom and dad, Ruth and Bob, and Rochie and Bernie were at the farmhouse on New Years Eve. A group of my friends and I stopped by to see them and make sure they were staying out of trouble. They had pushed all the furniture to the sides of the room so they could have a big dance floor. They all had on their party hats, had noise makers, and were having a great time (which they often did). We left there thinking how wonderful their friendship is, hoping we could follow in their footsteps. She will truly be missed by everyone. Love and prayers to all her friends and family.
Dear Stacia,
I am so, so sorry to log in to facebook and discover your loss! I didn’t realize we shared this in common; our dear sweet mommas both afflicted with Alzheimer’s. Know that I am lifting up prayers for you, your family and especially your dad as he learns to adapt and adjust after 61 years with his love. It sounds like they were joyful ones, so I pray his memories hold strong and he draws upon them for strength and comfort going forward. I know it comforts me so much to think about mom and all the wonderful ways she loved, cared for and taught us through the years. It is especially comforting when I see her in my own two daughters and know it is the blood line of her traits, blessing us still, with strength, tenacity, ingenuity, resilience, kindness, faith and love. (We call it Grandma Bert Blood.) I pray you will come to know that comfort as well and see it too in Luke and Josie as they grow! Love to you all from Illinois,
Karen, Rob and family
Our sincerest condolences to the Luetkemeyer family. I have fond memories of hanging out with Sheila after cheerleading practice and Rochelle and Bernie were always so gracious to put up with our high school shenanigans. Thinking of you all.
I am sorry for your loss. The Vic and Jane Luetkemeyer family
I have so many fond memories of working with “Rochie” at Wrenwoods. She always knew the best way to handle the clients and Joan. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope to make visitation but it will depend on what the weather does.
Love, Ruth Palmer
Please know I am thinking of all of you and wish I could be there to celebrate Rochie’s life. I remember visiting your house as a child in Meda, Fulton and of course seeing everyone at the farm. I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow and remembering my godmother as a women so full of life and love for her family. Sheila, Kevin, Jeff, Stacy and Bernie…I am sending you all love and hugs during this tough time.