Alan Schertel
Age - 69
December 10, 2023
"Alan Roger Schertel, 69 years of Saint Louis, MO, passed away on December 7, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 8, 1954, in St. Louis, MO. Alan grew up in Lemay, MO. He attended Lutheran High School South, where he excelled at baseball and basketball, even winning a state championship. After graduating from Westminster College, Alan held numerous jobs, including working at the local newspaper, Naborhood Link News, which was founded by his grandparents. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved tending to his flowers and plants, hosting family kickball parties, rehabbing homes, woodworking, and researching the history and genealogy of the Lemay area. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving are his Wife, LuAnn (nee Birkner) Schertel of Saint Louis, MO, formerly of Hecker, IL, Sister, Ruth Ann (Dick) Markle, Brother, Steven (Connie) Schertel, Son, Steven Schertel, Daughter, Brandie Schertel, Step-Children, Brian Koeneker, Dr. John (Caroline) Koeneker, Scott (Nicole) Gregson, Drs. Kristi (Jason) Moore, Katie (Dr. James) Munden, Grandchildren, Alyssa, Lily, Haley, Reece, Lucie, David, Tommy, Cassidy, Brady, Brynn, Finley, Maddox, Cynthia, Trey, James, Doris, Dorothy, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Vernon and Dorothy (nee Hussmann) Schertel, Brother, Vernon \u0026quot;Bud\u0026quot; Schertel, late wife, Sharon Schertel, and Stepson, David Koeneker. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of customary remembrances and flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Leukemia \u0026amp; Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or Lutheran High School South Athletic Department, 9515 Tesson Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123. For more information, please access our website, www. leesmanfuneralhome. com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home. "Show more
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