Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lutheran High School of St. Charles County or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Gaye was the loving wife of David Schlesselman; cherished daughter of Art Geren and Pat Geren; devoted mother of Jennifer (Rob) Jacklin, Denise Schlesselman and Randall (Dawn) Schlesselman; dear sister of the late Bill Geren; dear grandmother of Rachel and Sarah Jacklin and Kamron Schlesselman. Mrs. Schlesselman was a teacher and director of the preschool at Holy Cross Lutheran in O'Fallon. She also served as an early childhood consultant for the Lutheran Church-MO Synod, and assisted congregations in starting early childhood programs. She was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.