Eileen Marie Held, 77 (House Springs, MO) fell asleep in Christ on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Eileen was born on May 12, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to Herbert and Violet Saeger. She was baptized into Christ at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on June 12, 1949, and confirmed in the Christian faith at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on April 7, 1963. She married Elmer Held, Jr. on May 22, 1971 and they were blessed with 55 years of marriage.
Eileen is survived by her husband Elmer Held, Jr; her children Eric Held and his wife, Lori, Aaron Held and his wife Tracey, and Amy Held; her grandchildren Emily Held, William Held, Collin Held, and Nolan Held; her siblings Robert Saeger and his wife Cindy, Martha Schellin and her husband Gerard, and Jane Johnson and her husband David; and many nieces and nephews.
Eileen’s family grieves her death, but not without hope. They give thanks that the Lord received her in Holy Baptism, sustained her by His Word, and kept her in the Christian faith until death. They take comfort in His promise: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” They look forward in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.
Services; The funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (6550 Old State Rte 21, Imperial, MO 63052). Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund or KFUO Radio.