Barbara Jean Sontheimer

Barbara Jean Sontheimer (nee Schmidt), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late James Edward Sontheimer, Sr.; cherished daughter of the late Leo Schmidt and Margaret Hansen. Devoted mother of Bruce Sontheimer, James E. (Barbara) Sontheimer, Jr., Teresa (Randall) Hudson, Maggie (Bradley) Schwerdt, Martin Sontheimer, Victoria (Paul) Brundage, and the late Christopher Sontheimer; loving grandmother of David (Cindy) Sontheimer, James E. (Stacy) Sontheimer III, Jason (Angela) Sontheimer, Jackie Sontheimer, Melissa Sontheimer, Ryan Hudson, Rachael (Andrew) Sweatt, Kyle Brundage, Alexander Brundage, Madlyn Brundage, and Sydney Sontheimer, and the late Alana Ingersoll; treasured great-grandmother of Monte Sontheimer, Kadee Sontheimer, Aubree Sontheimer, Waylon Sweatt, Weston Sweatt, Edward Hudson, Jack Hudson, Brielle Sontheimer, Sadie Sontheimer, Easton Sontheimer, Ethan Sontheimer, Autumn Sontheimer, Mason Sontheimer; dear sister of Douglas (Roxie) Schmidt, the late Bob Schmidt, the late Mary Van Balen, and the late Pat Holland; step-grandmother of Kelly (Jason) Arnold, Bradley Schwerdt, James (Jennifer) Schwerdt; step-great grandmother of Olivia, Owen, and Oakley Arnolds; beloved sister-in-law, aunt, and friend.

Barbara was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and was Former President of the Lionettes in Berkley, Missouri. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, and enjoyed bowling. Barbara traveled extensively, domestic, and Internationally with her husband Jim.  Barbara and her kids also had a family home at the Lake of the Ozarks. There was always a place at the table for any family or friends to join them. Her favorite place was home with her family. Barbara was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations in Barbara's name to Shriners Children Hospital.

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