OTTENLIPS, Bernice L. “Bambi” (nee Schmitt) Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection Sunday March 5, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Roy Ottenlips for 62 years. Dear Mother of Douglas (Elaine) Ottenlips Dear grandmother of Jeffrey (Kristin) Ottenlips and Stacie (Fred) Thebeau. Dear great grandmother of Hannah and Matthew Thebeau.; Dear Confirmation sponser and great grandmother of Chloe. Dear Daughter of the late Bertha and Herman Schmitt; Dear Sister of the late Norbert and Talford Schmitt; Dear Sister-in-law, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend to many
Bernice was born on March 12, 1928 in St Louis City, where she was raised and attended St John the Baptist high school. She was a homemaker as well as employed at Swing-A-Way Mfg and Prince Gardner.
Bernice served as a past president of the CBC high school Mothers Club. She was passionate about her family and her faith; an accomplished gardener and avid decorator. Thank you Holly, Sarah, and Kit for your care.
Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Wednesday March 15, 9:30 AM to Assumption Catholic Church for 10 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 PM
Bambi always so sweet to our Grandaughter Chloe who absolutely adored her . Doug and Elaine we are very sorry for your loss of your mom . Always a very pretty lady .
Condolences to the entire family. An icon in Blueberry Hill Sub. Many fond memories of Bernice and Roy, on their street. God Bless the family from the Residents of Blueberry Hill Subdivision.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of meeting her several times through Stacie and Fred. She was always so kind and I enjoyed talking with her.