Laura Marie Herzberg aged 53, Dec. 30, 1966 – Apr. 25, 2020. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Laura Marie Herzberg left this world peacefully concluding a remarkable, 11-year battle with cancer that beat all odds and shattered expectations.
An entrepreneur in every sense, Laura paved her own path both in work and in wellness. Her travel business embodied her sense of adventure and inspired her eventual certification as a nutritional health coach. She understood the importance and the benefits of a life well-lived and well-rounded.
Although she traveled the world ardently, Laura fondly called St. Louis, MO home her entire life. From here, she shared her love, unending knowledge, and energy most affectionately with her husband, Matthew, her three children, Matthew II (and wife Kristin), Amanda (and partner Chris), and Henry. Additionally, she was a beloved grandmother to her three granddaughters, Katherine, Julia, and Evelyn. She is survived as well by her proud parents Robert and Diana Christman and her two brothers and four sisters. Among her devoted and many family roles, she was an inspiration to all she met. It is now our collective task to emulate her passion, character, determination, and conviction to make the world a better and healthier place. Laura’s smile, fiery spirit, and love of life are already sorely missed.
Services: Given circumstances, memorial services for Laura will permit only immediate family members in person–her funeral Mass will live stream from Queen of All Saints on Thursday, April 30 at 10 AM CST. Please join us using https:////qasstl.org//news//mass-streaming. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating in Laura’s name to The Laura Christman Herzberg Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship Fund, Cor Jesu Academy 10230 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123.
Laura was a true warrior and fighter!! She will be greatly missed by all that knew her! We loved her and will miss her dearly! RIP, sweet angel!!❤️
I have had the honor and privilege to know Laura since she was a small child. Laura came from a large family and even a larger extended family when including all her Aunts, Uncles and cousins! I was lucky enough to become friends with this large extended family and to become close to both Laura’s parents and her siblings. Laura was usually one of the quieter ones of the group, but she did not take any guff from anyone! I enjoyed our friendship, our talks and the laughter at outings where we would see each other.
Her infectious smile and slight laugh will be greatly missed by so many. While she was a success at her career, Laura was a greater success as a wife, Mother and Grandmother. Laura has unquestionably left her mark in this world. Her 11-year battle with cancer should be an inspiration to all, that by fighting their illness and not giving up, many milestones can be achieved. Thank You Laura for being my Friend!
Amanda, Chris and family – I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. She will be sorely missed, but try to think of the good times that you had with your mother Laura. I am sure that she was very proud of all of you.
Laura was a true Christian person. She was loving and willing to do whatever she could to help without looking for the glory. She was a true definition of the word honest. You always knew where she stood and was not afraid to tell you when you were wrong. She was so proud of her family and like all Christmans , you messed with one you messed with all of us. I love you Laura and miss you already. God bless you and keep you. Tell Bobby and Aunt Kathy we all say hello.❤️
Laura was a fellow classmate from Cor Jesu Academy (Class of ’85).
I am saddened to hear she lost the battle to her illness.
I remember her smile, her laugh and her overall positivity. She was genuinely one of the kindest people from our class.
Our senior year, I rode with Laura to and from school. We had great conversations during these rides.
I admire the love her and Matt shared. Not many can say they married their high school sweetheart! Their family is certainly a testament to their love and commitment to one another.
While many of us feel God may have called Laura home at too young of an age, she truly left her mark on many.
I am grateful I was able to know someone like Laura. She may be gone from this world but not from our memories. She was beautiful inside and out.
Rest in peace, Laura.
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in you.”
Condolences to the Herzberg/Christman families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The entire Ruggeri family, including Sister Jude, are praying for your family.
We will always remember SLUH football games, rugby matches and prom parties.
Laura always remained so strong and positive. She will be missed.
Laura was a true survivor for so many years. I was honored to be friends with her and she inspired me with her many gifts.
My continued prayers and love to the entire family.
Laura coached me and was guiding me down a healthy and more natural approach to fighting my cancer. I want to be just like her. The first conversation I had with her I felt like I was winning with her on my side and looking out for me. Not just with health issues, but life and lessons she’s learned. She gave me so much food for thought in the last several months we’d text all the times just to check in with a funny emoji or “hey girl!” . She was telling me books to read and movies to watch. She let me know it was ok to have bad days but don’t spend much time there. She was very spiritual and loved helping others. I could tell she loved inspiring me and seeing me grow more strong. She is and always will be the epitome of beauty, strength and grace. Her life was well spent she would have said, but she has much to do and I see God needed an angel. Miss you Laura…
What a beautiful tribute to Laura expressed in this obituary…Establishing this scholarship in Laura’s memory will allow for her amazing steadfast spirit and legacy to live on for many years to come. I truly was blessed by having Laura in my life as a friend for so many years.
Laura was full of LIFE in every sense of the word. Her determination, courage, strength, kindness, love for family, faith, knowledge, and desire to change the health picture of the world truly cannot be measured.
I am beyond grateful that God connected our lives. She taught me so many things and left me knowing the true meaning of friendship. Every person she encountered, was gifted by her kindness and knowledge.
Her legacy will live on forever! Fly high sweet angel…I know your new assignment will shine down on this earth as a beacon of HOPE for all of us to see. May the perpetual light shine eternally upon you! ❤️
I will miss Laura’s strength and passion during our book club discussions. She was a remarkable person who not only fought off the cancer for years but found the spirit to keep growing and blossoming in spite of it.
Matt – My condolences to you and the family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Amazing lady with incredible strength and desire to carry joy and love where every she went. She inspired me to follow dreams and stay on track, especially with mindset. Laura will be in my memory and heart forever. Thank you Laura – fly free
Laura was a brave, bold compassionate wonder woman and teacher! Her love for the Lord, her family and being a wellness warrior did not go unnoticed. She beat all odds and no doubt, her legacy will live on on this earth.
Matt and the family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Imelda & Douglas Rowe and family
Laura was the strongest person I knew. I’ll always remember that beautiful little girl I used to babysit. I knew she was smarter than I was by time she was 7. She was always in charge and loved her family greatly. She will be greatly missed.
Matt, Matthew, Amanda and Henry – I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. Laura was a positive force and no doubt loved, and was so proud of, her family. I enjoyed getting to know her a bit over the years and her spunky attitude. Lean on each other, keep her spirit close and realize you have many people who care to help you through this difficult time.
I first met Mrs. Herzberg give or take 15 yrs. I am her house cleaner but she treated more like family than a maid. I also thought of her like family! She was always thinking about me even when it wasnt my week to clean. She always gave me inspiration, and was such a loving and caring lady. I will definitely miss her. Hugs to the family. My heart is with you all
Prayers and Peace to you all, to Di, to all the Herzbergs & Christmans. Offering today for you with a spiritual communion and the Chaplet of Mercy She’s always been an angel on earth, and now she will be a saint in heaven. Our loss & Heaven’s gain …. pray for us, Laura, while we are walking in this valley of tears. Prepare the Way for us and Lead us by your powerful intercession at the Throne of God…. More powerful is her life and love, now more than ever perfected in the Realm of Heaven.
I see Laura’s strength in all three of you, her children:) Our prayers, thoughts and love are with all of you.
Matt and your family:
So sorry for all of you.
Gloria White
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and all of us will miss her. I think the last time I saw her was at a musical at Cor Jesu. She said her daughter was going to start there the next year, and she was so proud. She was a sweetheart. God bless her.
Our deepest sympathy to Laura’s entire family. Such a loss of a vibrant loving woman. Let your memories get you through this tough time.
Laura has always been an inspiration to me! She inspired me with her strength & joy, her passion for helping others and her love for Jesus!
Saying prayers for your family, we are so sorry for your loss. -Proskey Family
Matt, no words can take your heartbreak away. Though I never met Laura I know you were the light of her life. Let your memories of the love and happiness you shared fill your heart and bring you and your family peace.
Matt
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts, old friend.
I had the privilege of knowing Laura at Cor Jesu. She was one of the kindest classmates (Class of ‘85) and always had a smile on her face. I have some special memories of her from classes we shared, school plays and dances. She will be missed.
Sending prayers and condolences to the Christman and Herzberg families. May the strength that Laura showed in her battle be your guide during this difficult time. Bob and Diane, our deepest sympathy and we our so sorry for your loss.
I remember Laura, from Beasley School our sons were friends! Rest in Peace! Heaven has another Beautiful Angel!!