Lola Mae Moellenhoff was born on January 27, 1936, in Chamois, MO. She was the daughter of the late August and Elsie (née Biesemeier) Langendoerfer, and the loving sister of Roger (Joyce) Langendoerfer, Bonnie (Paul) Koenig, and the late Carol (Bill) Schroder. Lola grew up on a farm near Bunceton, MO, and attended Central Methodist College for two years before taking a job at Price Waterhouse, where she met the late Fred Moellenhoff. They were married on April 30, 1960, and raised five children: Sharon (Matt) Quick, Brian (Chris) Moellenhoff, Craig (Karen) Moellenhoff, Diane Moellenhoff, and the late David (Pam) Moellenhoff. Lola was blessed to be the grandmother of Nathan Quick, Rachel Quick, Kyle (Kayla) Moellenhoff, Erin (Mark) Bauer, Ashley (Andrew) Wightman, Caleb Moellenhoff, Joshua Moellenhoff, and Janna Moellenhoff, and great-grandmother of Eugene Moellenhoff.
Lola spent most of her life raising her family with Fred in a home full of love and home-cooked meals. Her childhood on the farm led to a lifelong love of vegetable gardening, which found its way into the countless meals she prepared for family, friends, and anyone who walked through her door. Her baked goods were a prized possession for decades at Salem Lutheran Church bake sales where she and Fred were members. She taught her children through her example of practical love for Christ, expressed in humble service and compassion for others.
As her relatives aged, Lola was a caregiver for many in her home. Throughout their 45 years of marriage, she and Fred consistently modeled a life of mutual love, respect, loyalty, and selflessness. This culminated in Lola’s extraordinary care for Fred as his physical health declined and Alzheimer’s took its toll.
During the last 10 years of her life at Laclede Groves, Lola transitioned into the difficult role of receiving care with the same grace and kindness she had always given to others. Even as her ability to communicate faded, her gentle spirit and warm presence continued to touch those around her. The deep affection shown by caregivers and staff was a quiet testament to the impact she had on so many lives.
Lola celebrated her 90th birthday with family in January of this year and died peacefully with her daughter Sharon at her side. While grieving the loss of her oldest son (David) in 2001, Lola wrote about the pain and concluded with, “Someday we’ll be in heaven with our loved ones and have no more sorrow.” She knew this was true 25 years ago based on her faith in Jesus Christ but didn’t know until Tuesday that “someday” was March 24, 2026.
SERVICES: A memorial visitation will be held at Kutis Funeral Home (10151 Gravois Rd, Affton, Missouri 63123) on Sunday, April 12, 4:00 – 7:00p.m. Visitation will be held also at Salem Lutheran Church (8342 Gravois Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123) on Monday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. until funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to:
- Salem Lutheran Church
- Mail to:
8342 Gravois Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
- Laclede Groves (Employee appreciation annual bonus)
- Payable: Laclede Groves / Memo: Resident Employee Appreciation (or REA)
- Mail to:
Advancement Office at Laclede Groves
723 S. Laclede Station Rd
Webster Groves, MO 63119