Evelyn Tischler

Beloved wife of the late Gene Tischler for 55 years; dear mother and mother-in-law of Sandra Coblitz, Karen (Don) Kirlin and Diane (Douglas Pawloski) Tischler; dear grandmother “Nanny” of Brian (Lauren), Evan (Sophie) and Aaron Coblitz, Arlene Kirlin, Jason Kirlin and Andrea (Chris) Zimmerman, Joshua, Jacob (Mushgan) and Sara Pawloski; dear great-grandmother of Anna Coblitz, Elyse Coblitz, Darynn Kirlin, Penelope and Genevieve Zimmerman and Meena Pawloski; daughter of the late Davis and Matilda (Frank) Canis; sister of the late Milton Canis; dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Evelyn’s career began as a bookkeeper for Benson’s, the family clothing business, and later for Essen Hardware. Evelyn also enjoyed volunteering in her later years for the Humane Society of Missouri and the Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was an avid supporter of the theatre, the St. Louis Zoo, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, and several charities.

She raised three daughters in University City and during those years developed a passion for cooking, Mahjong, and travel. Evelyn had a wide variety of cookbooks (including a Helen Corbitt autographed edition) and put them to good use hosting large holiday gatherings where family and food were the focus. Her Frank Family cake was always a crowd pleaser!

She traveled abroad extensively with Gene and continued to do so after his death. She also enjoyed family camping vacations in the Ozarks and hosting reunions for her extended family to various locations in Michigan and Wisconsin. Evelyn’s last reunion was attended by 22 family members in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin this July as she celebrated her 90th birthday!

Throughout the years, Evelyn’s love for dogs grew sparking her interest in helping at the Humane Society. She welcomed many dogs to her home leading up to her beloved, late Franklin and Toby, who misses her terribly!

Evelyn enjoyed spending time on the weekend with the “Saturday Ladies” group, going to the theatre, art museums, botanical gardens, and rooting for her beloved St. Louis Cardinals. But above all, she loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Funeral Service Sunday July 30, 2:00 PM at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd 63132. Interment will follow at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Rd. Memorial contributions preferred to Lift for Life Academy, Humane Society of Missouri or a charity of your choice.