Bertha Lee Dannenmueller Lloyd, 95, went to her Heavenly home, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at NHC Healthcare, St. Charles, Missouri. Born on February 26, 1929, Bertha was the seventh of nine children of Albert and Rose (Welter) Dannenmueller of Oran, MO.
On June 24, 1978, she married John W. Lloyd at St. David's Church in Arnold, MO. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, Bertha was preceded in death by three brothers: Cornelius Dannenmueller, Leroy Dannenmueller, Alfred Dannenmueller; five sisters: Velma Eftink, Viola Dirnberger, Lavana LeGrand, Ella Dannenmueller, and Mary Ann Dannenmueller; son-in-law Gary Schuline and grandson Jonathan Schuline; and daughter-in-law Arline Morath.
Bertha is survived by her stepson William D. Morath of Webster Groves, MO, her daughter Ellen (Chris) Thompson of Queen Creek, AZ, and the following grandchildren: Molly Morath of Cedar Hill, MO, Luke Morath of Pensacola, FL, Kaycee Schuline of Tucson, AZ, Nathan Schuline of Colorado Springs, CO, and Sergeant Jonah Schuline, USAF, stationed in Aviano, Italy. In addition, she is survived by 4 great- grandchildren and many adoring nieces, nephews, and their families.
Bertha devoted much of her life to teaching in both Illinois and Missouri. She spent several years with the, Dunklin R-5 School District at Herculaneum Middle and Pevely Elementary schools. She retired in 1991.
For the past 14 years, Bertha resided at the Lake St. Charles Retirement Community where she made many friends with whom she enjoyed numerous games and other activities offered there. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed watching their games on television. She loved visiting with family and friends, playing cards, and was never at a loss for stories to share. She had a keen sense of humor and wit, and her smile and laughter were contagious. Before moving to the Retirement Community, Bertha was a member of All Saints Parish in St. Peters. While there she devoted many hours making rosaries for Missions around the world.
At the time of her death, she was a member of the St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in St. Charles, MO.
Visitation and Funeral Mass will be at St. David's Catholic Church, 2334 Tenbrook Road, Arnold, MO, on Tuesday, March 26, starting at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m., with Rev. John Brennell officiating. Burial will be at the Lloyd family plot at Glade Chapel Cemetery, 8202 Hillsboro-House Springs Road, Hillsboro, MO 63050 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Holy Family Parish, Tenbrook Road Campus, 2334 Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, MO 63010, or to a charity of your choice.
