With deep sorrow, we announce Gwendolyn Clair Tresch’s passing on January 21, 2025. Gwen was a beloved daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Schneider) Tresch, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many.
Gwen was a retired teacher and counselor from the Parkway School District. In her retirement, she dedicated her time as Acts Retreats leader and co-director of the Sparkill Dominican Associates of St. Louis from 2000 until her passing, continuing her lifelong commitment to education and service.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nioma Davidson (Chuck), her nephews James and Michael Lane, step-nephew Kendall Link, and friend Janet Moore. Gwendolyn is survived by her sisters Mary Sue Mang (Don) and Sharon Link (Don), and her nieces and nephews Mark Lane, Tim Lane, Beth Johnson, Julie McInerney, Jennifer Sharamitaro (Bill Heisse), Tom McInerney (Kerri), Tony Sharamitaro (Abby), Joe Sharamitaro (Jamie), step-niece Julie Olson (Evan), and her cherished great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ziegenhein Funeral Home, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129. A viewing will take place before the Mass from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1919 South 7th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM, with a procession to Resurrection Cemetery.
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