Gruendler, Joan C. (nee Schlude) Tuesday November 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John J. Gruendler. Dear mother of John (Connie) Gruendler, Michael Gruendler, Matthew (Sharan) Gruendler and the late Mary Christine Gruendler. Dear grandmother of John (Abby) Gruendler, Timothy Gruendler, Emily (Bradley) Waller, Megan (Josh) Anderson, Kathleen Gruendler and Zachary Gruendler. Dear great grandmother of Jack, Patrick, Matthias, Lydia, Simon and Silas. Dear sister of Roger (Linda) Schlude, Judy Jo (John) Prass and the late John Schlude. Our dear aunt, great aunt and friend.
Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Wednesday November 19, 5-8 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday November 20, 10:00 am at Assumption Church (Mattese). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Foundation for Barnes Jewish Hospital or Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital appreciated.
I really loved having Joan as a neighbor. She was always ready with a smile and a good conversation. I’m going to miss her a lot.
Joan was the nicest lady you could ever meet. She was a good friend and neighbor. Deepest condolences to her family from ours.