Harriet Joan Beitel nee Johnston of St. Louis, MO – Beloved wife of the late Robert Beitel, dear sister of Elmer Johnston, the late Ermal Johnston, Doug Johnston, Sandra Reynolds nee Johnston, adoring aunt of Tammy Johnston, Tina Dick, the late Terry Johnston, Wayne Johnston, Kevin Johnston, the late Gayla Johnston, Cortney Johnston, Shaun Johnston, Morgan (Jeffrey) Dunkle nee Reynolds, Jessica (Duminda) Gunawardena nee Reynolds, wonderful stepmother to Anne Beitel, Tom Beitel, Chuck Beitel, and James Beitel, beloved relative to spouses, numerous extended family and friend to many.
Memorial Gathering and Ceremony: Family will receive relatives and friends for a 10:30 a.m. memorial service on Monday October 21st at St. Lucas United Church of Christ in Crestwood, MO at 11735 Denny Road with Minister Merrimon Boyd officiating. A brief gathering at the church cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers for Joan donations are invited to any of:
Missouri Botanical Gardens https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/donate
Gateway Pets Animal Shelter https://gatewaypets.org/donate/
American Parkinson Disease Association https://www.apdaparkinson.org.
The family is being served by Kutis Funeral Home of South County, St. Louis. Please visit Kutis Funeral Home Inc (kutisfuneralhomes.com) to offer your condolences.
To one of the coolest Aunts I could wish to have you will be missed and forever remembered. I will always cherish the memories I have of you. Love you ❤️🌹
Joan will be greatly missed she was a wonderful wife to my Dad for many years and we all enjoyed her company and friendship throughout their marriage.
A smart and independent lady, supportive wife to my dad Bob in their marriage of almost 29 years, and busy Meemaw to 10 grandchildren located in far-flung locales. They did a lot of traveling and hosting for a lot of years. Even in the frailty of her old age, she had great, sassy wit and could be such a hoot to talk to. Nothing got by her! She is now at peace. We will miss her very much.
I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I will miss our thanksgiving dinner conversations. Joan and the whole Beitel family remain in my prayers.