In loving memory of Jerome Blaise Carter
February 3, 1938 – July 14, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Carter, affectionately known as “Pa”, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at their family home in Pasadena Hills, Missouri, on Monday, July 14, at the age of 87.
Born on February 3, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, Jerry was the beloved son of Edward and Ledia (nee Frick) Carter. He was the youngest sibling of four. He attended St. Louis University High.
He met his soon to be wife, Marie Lauber, while in high school. They married at age 20 in 1958. Their union of 66 years blessed them with six children – one son and five daughters.
An avid supporter of the SLU Billiken basketball team where he attended college, Jerry and Marie held season tickets for over 30 years. His enthusiasm for sports extended to the St. Louis Cardinals and whatever sports his children or grandchildren were playing. Whether basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball or volleyball, Pa was always in the stands cheering or on the sidelines coaching.
Jerry lived a life devoted to his family, faith, and community. He was actively involved in St. Ann Church throughout his adult life, especially while his kids were in attendance at the school. He was part of the Men’s Club that was in charge of athletic events. Later, in his eighties, Jerry served as an Alderman for Pasadena Hills, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
He used his woodworking talents building props for St. Ann’s plays and projects at the preschool. He gifted grandchildren with toy boxes, shelving, and whatever furniture was requested of him. He made sets and scenery for the Christmas Eve plays his family and neighbors performed to raise money for those in need during the holidays. Jerry and Marie hosted this infamous Christmas tradition at their family home for over fifty years.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ed (June) Carter of Akron, OH and sister Nancy (Don) Lasater of Rockford, IL.
He is survived by his wife Marie (nee Lauber) of Pasadena Hills, MO, his son Jerome Jr.(Rebecca Soliday)of Edina, MN, his daughters Karen (Frank) Carter of St. Louis, MO, Kelly (Eric) Schneider of Kirkwood, MO, Kathleen (Marc) Groppe of Columbia, IL, Kristine (nee Carter) Krekeler of Cottleville, MO, Kay (Steve) Dieckmann of Pasadena Hills, MO, 22 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and sister Patricia (nee Carter) Haneklau of Atlanta, GA, and many nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for his helping spirit, love of family and lasting connections he made throughout his life. He will be dearly missed.
Services: Visitation will be held at Saint Ann Catholic Church (7530 Natural Bridge Rd. Normandy, MO 63121) on Wednesday, July 23,2025 from 1:30p.m. – 3:00p.m. followed by funeral mass at 3:00 p.m. Interment St. Ann Churchyard Cemetery.
I spent many of my young years at the Carter house and always loved Mr. Carter, he always paid a lot of attention to me and love to tease me. I was a little jealous he was not my dad. He had a long life and will certainly be missed!! I had a chance to see him last time I was in town and I didn’t, lesson learned the hard way!
Mr. Carter, you were a very kind man to the Sparrow-Tuhill Family. We are blessed to have known you.
Enjoy Heaven🪽🪽