Linda Darlene Schlude, 1949-2026
Linda Darlene Schlude passed from the arms of her husband Roger and family to the arms of our Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Born in Wardell, Missouri, to Sherman Miller and Mabel (Clayton) Miller on April 26, 1949, she and her family later moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she attended Roosevelt High School and met and married the love of her life, Roger Schlude (78), in 1969. Together they raised four spirited children: Roger (56), Joseph (55), Jennifer (51), and Jason (46). A versatile professional, she worked on the administrative staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden and then as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Nazareth Living Center. For 77 years, Linda lived with an open heart, wide smile, and unmatched generosity. She loved to garden, cook and bake, make and listen to music, crochet, and create daily. She made banana fritters that tasted of heaven, she could listen to Neil Diamond longer than anyone, and her forests of Roses of Sharon may live forever. She embodied a faith in God that inspired all those around her. As the family historian, she lovingly collected photographs and documented the lives of her family, which included 10 grandchildren (Nicholas, Maxwell, Noah, Truman, Savannah, Caleb, Abby, Mattie, Hendrick, and Gus) and 1 great grandchild (Arabella). In them, she found pride and joy. Joining her parents and siblings Gary Miller, Charles Miller, and Norma (Miller) Hooten in the afterlife, she is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and two brothers Don Miller and Tim Miller. She was a talented woman, tireless and humble dream-maker, and dear wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She left us a legacy of love as our inheritance. Filling our hearts, we will spread it in this world till we meet her in the next.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Saturday, September 12, 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St Ambrose Catholic Church Sunday, September 13, 2 p.m. (Meeting at Church) Burial Private.
“In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Washington University Department of Neurology’s Section of Movement Disorders.” https://movementdisorders.wustl.edu/giving/.
My deepest sympathy to Roger and Roger Jr, Joe Jennifer and Jason and of course Linda’s little ones. Linda was a life long friend and neighbor, we spend a lot of time together raising our children. She was sassy, bright, fun and most of all loving. She never hesitated to tell you how much she loved her family and her friends. The earth was a better place because she was here. Heaven has received an angel.
I love you Linda and thank you for being my friend.
Thanks Lorraine
What a beautiful eulogy of memories, love, and friendships to carry with the family always. Wishing your family strength and peace. Our deepest and sincere condolences. Deanna and Jim (friends of Jenn) 🙏✝️🕊️
I sure loved Aunt Linda and will miss exchanging Christmas cards with her. She was so kind and had the best sense of humor! She was so fun and at the same time so thoughtful. Uncle Roger, Roger, Joe, Jennifer, and Jason, we’ll see you at the wake. We love you and are praying for all of you. We take comfort knowing we’ll see her again one day.
Thank you Charlotte, see you soon.