Joan Jaudes, nee Ottenad, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at the age of 92. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, August W. Jaudes, Jr. “Bud” and her children, Paul (Kate) Jaudes, Sally (Mark) Stauber, Matt (Sandy) Jaudes, Erin Pugh, Charles (Monica) Jaudes, 13 blessed grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Born and raised in St. Louis, she also previously lived in Downers Grove, Illinois. Joan and Bud were founding members of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church where she served faithfully in countless ministries. She spent her life loving God and her family. Visitation will be at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 4355 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30 am with funeral service at 11:30 am, followed by internment at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.
