Valle Knoblauch (nee: Trendley), of Saint Charles, MO, Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Carl Knoblauch; beloved daughter of the late Helen Trendley and George Trendley; devoted mother of Lorna Baker (the late Kevin), Diane (George Jr.) Ilgenfritz, and Mary Ann (Ray) Brooks; cherished grandmother of Kevin Baker Jr., Jacqueline Baker, Timothy Baker, Guy (Amy) Ilgenfritz III, Greg (Melanie) Ilgenfritz, Jessica (Danny) Orf, Michael Brooks, Samantha Brooks, Rachael Brooks, and Tiffany Brooks; treasured great-grandmother of Chloe, Lillian, Brandon, Bentley, Ryleigh, Miranda, Sophia, Hailey, Jacob, Lilly, and Carl; dear sister of Paul (Pat) Trendley. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Trendley.
Valle was a devout Catholic, and was a longtime and active parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a St. Louis sports fan, and especially loved the St. Louis Cardinals. Valle had a very generous spirit, and spent many years volunteering much her time. She also loved to travel, read, and needlepoint. Valle was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association, JDRF (Junior Diabetes), or St. Peters Church.