Melba Jean Bertelsmeyer

Melba Jean “Jean” (McClain) Bertelsmeyer, age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. Jean was born August 21, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William Dewey and Mae (Clark) McClain. Jean attended Church of God in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and going out to eat. Jean loved her grandchildren dearly.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bob” Bertelsmeyer; son, James Robert Bertelsmeyer; daughter, Roberta Jean Bertelsmeyer; great-grandson, Elijah Baker; siblings, Sybil, Bud, and Joan.

Jean is survived by children, Michael Terrance Bertelsmeyer, Vicky Lynn Morse and husband Paul, William “Willy” Patrick Bertelsmeyer; grandchildren, Cindi Jamie Bertelsmeyer, Roberta Jean Baker, Kathleen McDonnell; great-grandchildren, Tim Bertelsmeyer, Brandon Prueau, Diane Brown, Elizabeth Gadberry, Alyssa Gadberry, Riley McDonnell, Gabby McDonnell, Charlotte McDonnell, Neveah Bayer, Ellie McDonnell; great-great-grandchildren, Ariah Bertelsmeyer, Oliver Prueau, Quinton Smarsh, Malachi Smith; and many others.

 There will be a Memorial Service held 3 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Bonne Terre with Sister Penny Clevenger officiating.