Marr, Jennifer “Jen” (nee Gau) age 46, suddenly entered into Eternal Life on October 9, 2020. Jen was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She is survived by her three children, who were her entire world, James (age 15), Andrew (age 13) and Samantha (age 10). She embraced every moment she had with them and devoted her life to caring for them, including countless trips to practices, games and competitions. Jen’s love and affection for James, Andrew and Samantha is immeasurable, unconditional and eternal, as is her devotion to God. She loved deeply. She was always willing to help whenever a need arose. Jen’s servant heart, which she inherited from her mother, led her to volunteer often, primarily at Queen of All Saints Parish, where she led school fundraisers and worked with the activities association. Jen was a proud graduate of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Cor Jesu Academy and Rockhurst University. She worked at Bethesda Southgate as an occupational therapist where her vivacious personality will be greatly missed. She had an irrepressible smile and a booming laugh that could be heard from across the room. She shared her love of the St. Louis Cardinals with her children and made friends wherever she went.
Dear daughter of Bob and the late Kathy Gau; dear sister of Jeannine (Bob) Sinak, Colleen (Tim) Tierney, Rich (Julie) Gau, Maureen (Tim) Heidenry, Suzanne (Rob) Moore, Jeff Gau, Tom (Elisabeth) Gau, Carolyn (Todd) Guidry and Mike (Nicole) Gau; beloved aunt, godmother, niece, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Visitation on Thursday, October 15th from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Due to COVID restrictions, the funeral Mass at Queen of All Saints Church and burial on Friday, October 16th are private, but the 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass can be viewed by live stream at www.qasstl.org. All are welcome to attend the celebration of Jen’s life, which will take place outdoors at Queen of All Saints on Friday, October 16th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
An account for James, Andrew and Samantha has been established and contributions can be made payable to: Suzanne Moore FBO Marr Children, and mailed to Enterprise Bank, Attn: Lisa Calmes, 1281 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132.
Try and remember the good times try and remember the laughter..
I worked with Jen at soccer park and she was always talking about her wonderful children. She never complained and was always smiling. What a great role model for all of us
May she rest and peace
You and your family are on our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences.
From another mother; I never met you however I can feel your love in the universe. You have impacted my life with my 3 kids in so many ways. Your love will continue on…
Jen, your passion, energy, and grace will never be forgotten! Rest In Peace, my friend!!
Dear James, Andrew, Samantha, Bob and the entire Gau Family!
Please accept our sincere sympathy and know you are in our hearts and prayers for the entire Gau Family! Jen was a beautiful and loving soul and we loved her and will surely miss her! We love you and all of the Gau Family and cherish these many, many years we have enjoyed being together. We are here for all!
God Bless and hugs to everyone!
Love, Uncle Lou, Aunt Helen and the whole Chiodini family
Jen left her mark at Merck in the years she was with the company! Although she left Merck about 14 years ago, Jen and I have kept in touch off and on over the years. I remember the first time i met Jen…we shared a lunch with a customer. I was so impressed at how sharp and articulate she was! Soon after that we had an opening in my sales division and I advocated strongly to get Jen as a counterpart. What a blessing that was! She worked hard and smart. We were constant companions for several years. She was always smiling no matter what life threw at her I am so thankful for that time with her. My heart breaks that she is gone too soon. Her family and especially her children are in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Even though I had never met Jenn, my best friend and her family had the wonderful pleasure of knowing and loving Jenn since kindergarten. The stories they have shared have made me feel like I knew and loved her as well! I know the pain is devastating, but as vibrant and as extraordinary as she was as a mother, and woman, she will live forever in many hearts! Cindy Grosse, Cor Jesu alumnae
Thanks, Jen.
Please know we are praying and are so very sorry & sad for your tragic loss.
Our deepest condolences to her family. She was a friend to many. When I think of QAS, she is one of the great people that volunteer to make the parish amazing. Her two sons and daughter are her legacy. I am sure she is very proud of them. May perpetual light shine upon her +++.
Jen was one of the first people I met at a QAS welcoming event. She was so welcoming, loving and giving. She will be forever remembered. You and your family are on our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Marr and Gau families. I’m so very sorry and heartbroken for your unimaginable loss.
What a great loss to you all. Remembering you in my prayers, and may the peace of Christ be ever present with you at this time. Patti Chiecsek-Seitz
Jen was one of the first Mother’s I met after transferring my son to QAS. She was so sweet to go out of her way to welcome us. She helped to arrange a playdate so some of the boys could introduce themselves…it was just one of the many things she would do to make sure we didn’t feel like outsiders. I will never forget that, or her way to make everything seem easier. She had a caring soul!! She was a wonderful Mother and just a great person
to be around. I will continually pray for James, Andrew and Samantha. I know that her legacy will live on through them.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Dear Gau Family,
Scott and I are so deeply saddened to hear of Jen’s passing. Such a terrible, terrible time in your lives.
Please know we will keep all of you in our daily prayers. I’m sure Kathy is thrilled to have her sweet girl with her.
Fly high Jen.
Scott & Kathy Wessel
To the dear Gau family – I cannot imagine the heart-wrenching loss you are going through. I am so deeply saddened for you all and Jennifer’s precious precious children. Please know that I will be keeping you all in prayer. May God’s peace and comfort reach you and give you something to hold onto. My most deepest and heartfelt sympathies.
To all the Gau Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on this tragic loss of Jennifer. She was a wonderful young woman and will be greatly miss from the Gau Clan. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you struggle through this loss. We know God is holding all of you and Jennifer’s children in his loving arms.
Bob and Sheila Heitz
To Jennifer Marr Family
First of all please except our deepest condolences for your tragic loss. My husband and
I are backyard neighbors to Jen. Will will remember seeing Jen barbequing on her deck
while the kids and their friends playing on the trampoline, playing basketball and the
ninja warrior structure. All of this backyard activity will be truly missed by us.
God Bless To Jen’s Family
Gary and Bonnie Gusnard