Shirley May Steinmeyer

Steinmeyer, Shirley May, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the age of 92. Beloved daughter of the late Dr. John H. and May Steinmeyer; Dear sister of Carol (Roger) Wakefield, Donald (Gloria) Steinmeyer, David (Martha) Steinmeyer and the late Harold (Winifred) and the late Robert (Anne) Steinmeyer) ; Dear aunt of Sharon (Harry) Prah, Deborah (Richard) Lucero, Sandra (Juve) Lopez, Pamela (Stanley) Braun, Robyn (Keith) Hilliard, John F. (Kendra) Steinmeyer, John D. (Kathy) Steinmeyer, Eric Steinmeyer and Laura Morris; Cherished great-aunt of Jennifer (Ted) Ruger, Heidi (Chris) Richter, Steven (Danielle) Lopez, Alex (Casey) Lopez, Jennifer (Eric) Krajewski, Elke (Jacob) Avellana, Emma, Jackson, Bailey, David, and Aaron Steinmeyer, Andrew and Tanner Morris, Evan and Jeremy Braun; great-great-aunt of Helen, Henry and Margaret Ruger, Madeline and Natalie Richter, Mariah, Andrew and Aden Lopez; beloved cousin and loyal friend.

Employed for 40 years at J.D. Street, Shirley was active in Desk & Derrick and a steadfast volunteer at The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens.

SERVICE: Funeral Service Friday, January 22nd, 11:00 am at The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119. Visitation at Webster Gardens from 10:00 am until time of service. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Park, Affton, MO. Memorials may be made in Shirley’s name to The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens or the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation, Columbia Missouri.

A Biography; in Shirley M. Steinmeyer’s own words:

Born 9/30/23, one of six children of May and Dr. John H. Steinmeyer, two girls and four boys. Attended Sunday school and church at Christ Church on Selma Ave. in Webster Groves. I was christened there November 11, 1923. I taught Sunday school from age 20 to 23 and joined the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens in 1953.

I graduated from Webster Groves High School and Miss. Hickey’s Training School for Secretaries and attended Washington University night school.

Professionally, I was employed by J.D. Streett & Co. for 40 years, 25 of the 40 years as Secretary to the President and Chairman of the Board and the last ten years as Director of Personnel. I was a member of the Desk & Derrick Club of St. Louis (an organization of women employed in the Petroleum industry). For 50 years having served as Secretary and President. I was also a member of the Personnel Women’s Club of St. Louis.

When I retired from J.D. Streett & Co. in 1983, I went to the church office and volunteered to help wherever needed. Have enjoyed working in the office since, posting weekly contributions to members records. Have also enjoyed serving on the Spiritual Life Ministry Team contacting various members personally and by phone monthly.