Barbara Collier Gerstenschlager

Barbara Gerstenschlager (nee: Collier), of Fenton, MO, passed at home with loved ones by her side Friday, June 23, 2017. The beloved daughter of the late Norman Collier and the late Violet Perkins; loving and devoted wife of the late Marion Gerstenschlager; wonderful mother of Terry (Brenda) Gerstenschlager and Marsha (Gary) Wiggins and the late Marion "Dutch" (Tammy Blackhurst) Gerstenschlager; caring mom of her four legged kids Suzy and the late Rusty; grandmother of Marshall (Cat) Gerstenschlager, Teresa (Jeremy) Judd, and Brandon (Raquel) Lopez Wiggins; and great-grandmother of Jasper, Emmett, Jeremy, Lila & Remy. Barbara was also preceded in death by two infant sons, Karl and Glen Gerstenschlager; two stepmothers, Catherine Collier and Ollie Collier; mother-in-law, Zelma Gerstenschlager Smith and step father-in-law, Paul M Smith; brothers, Clifford, Kenneth, and Michael Collier; sisters, Jean Luther and Sue Lea. She is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members and good friends.

Barb was a hard-working and independent woman who succeeded at everything she tried. She retired in 2005 from Chrysler after working in the body shop for 30 years. Prior to her career in manufacturing, she was in sales at Sears in Northwest Plaza where her charm and charisma made her one of their top salespeople. Earlier in her life, her and her husband, Marion, owned Fish Haven resort in Lake of the Ozarks where she managed several cabins and was licensed by the Coast Guard to operator a 35' catamaran that took visitors on fishing excursions. Throughout her life she enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, playing cards, fishing, motorcycle riding, treasure hunting, watching HDTV and driving her Camaro Z28. She was a loving and compassionate person who is deeply loved and will be greatly missed...

Internment at Baue St Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to Open Door Animal Sanctuary, House Springs, MO or to CurePSP.