Loretta Ann Kreutsberg (nee Gansmann) was born on June 6, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Leo J. and Adelaide (nee Hembree) Gansmann, and entered into rest on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the age of 76.
She was the loving wife of Dennis Kreutsberg. Dear mother of Tammy Ablan, and Mark (Kelly) Kreutsberg. Dear sister of the late Joan Gansmann, and the late William (surviving Mary) Gansmann. Loving grandmother of Henry and Peder Kreutsberg. Dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Loretta was a graduate of Notre Dame highschool Class of 1965, and later earned an Associate Degree from St. Louis Community College at Meramec in 2002. She was a Federal Government employee who worked for the Mobility Equipment Command (MECOM), and the Veterans Administration (VA).
She loved scrapbooking, and creating ceramics. She also enjoyed playing card games like Canasta, and Skipbo! Loretta was an avid Cardinals and St. Louis Blues fan who loved spending time with her family most of all.
SERVICES: A memorial visitation will be held at Kutis South County Funeral Home 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Wednesday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at Noon. Service will be livestreamed at: Livestream Link
To the family of Loretta Ann,
Praying God will show you His love through caring friends, comforting memories and moments of peace…..
Praying He will give you whatever your
heart needs most right now!
With much Sympathy,
Charlotte Nenninger
Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies are for you all in this devastating and tragic loss of someone so dear. We all grieve with you to know that Lori is no longer in pain is a little comport. Wonderful memories of Lori will live in us forever.
I just heard about Loretta and I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am. We worked together at VCS and walked at break times. She was a good friend, a very sweet lady and I enjoyed her friendship immensely. She talked about her family a lot and was so proud of you all. Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to you all.
I worked with Loretta at the VCS. Such a kind and caring person. My prayers for the family for acceptance of Gods decision to call Loretta to be with him. Shell be remembered by many.
Charlotte Ziegler
I am so sad. I will miss my friend Loretta so much. I worked with her for years at the VA and VCS. She was the nicest and most genuine person I ever met and I was fortunate to call her my dear friend. I will never forget the many talks, lunches, tears and laughs we shared. Heaven gained a precious angel. Den, Tammy and Mark you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Very sorry for the passing of Lori. Janet and I remember when we 1st became neighbors and visiting often with them as they would set outside above their waterfall feature. Lori and Dennis was always so pleasant and cheerful. She will be missed. You’ll will be in our prayers.
Leslie & Janet
Lori shined so bright. The kindest and most generous woman I have ever known. Beautiful inside and out. Knowing Lori was a gift I will treasure always. I am here Den. Sending my love to you and your family. Jen Ahearn
My memories of Loretta go all the way back to grade school at St Andrew in LeMay in the 50s and also as students at Notre Dame high School in 1960 thru 1965. I last saw her at our St. Andrew 60th anniversary reunion of our graduation from 8th grade in sept 2021 (our St. Andrew class over years have been a close knit group and have kept in touch). I was so glad I got to see her after many years at that reunion and visit with her. She was the same sweet Loretta I remembered .
I was so sad to learn of her passing . She was such a sweet kind person . We were in a lot of activities together as kids . I can still picture her mom . Loretta looked so much like her dear mom I always thought. I am going to try to make her visitation but if I can’t I will be thinking of her in a special way and say a special prayer for her on that day and sending
prayers and thoughts and my sympathy to her family for their loss . Until we meet again, May she RIP in the arms of God now. ❤️
To Loretta’s family, please accept my deepest sympathy. I was a classmate of Loretta at St. Andrew School She was always so sweet and a very good friend to all.
She came to a small gathering of classmates recently, and it was so good to see her.
.I know you are all suffering a terrible loss right now, but I’m sure you have many happy memories of her that will bring you comfort in time.
I met Loretta at the same Christmas party where I met my future wife, Sandy, in 1959. She and Sandy were close friends and classmates at St, Andrews and Notre Dame. As adults, we shared a lot of good times and our kids grew up together. Loretta was a ray of sunshine in our lives. Somehow, we drifted apart over the years but her memory will always linger. The world will be a little less cheerful without her.
Thank you for streaming this beautiful service and allowing so many to attend.
Prayers for peace and comfort for Tammy, and her family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Ganann,
Thank you so much for allowing Dave and I to share ypur home with you. While we looked for a place..
I did Not know that Loretta passed away! Ikept hopin that she would come home wIhen Dave and I were staying with you.. please accept my deepest sympathy. I wish I would have known then ……I surely would have been there for her! She was a wonderful women. I remember her so well.
Please accept my sincere sympathy……. Very late but meant with all my heart. We always had a lot of laughs together. I will always remember her with love!
With much Love,
Judy Williams
Please have your rug cleaned to get up all the cat hair and Dave and I will reimburse you for sure!