Burch, Geraldine I. (nee Tharp) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leslie A. Burch Jr., her son, Leslie A. Burch III and grandson, Reed Dempewolf.

Jeri was the loving mother of Carolyn (Ned) Bruntrager, Leslie (Lynne Burch Stadts and Pete Stadts), Julia Burch, Christine (Michael) Schwartze and Jeanene (Bob) Crain. She was the cherished grandmother of Karen (Scott Swanson) Bruntrager, Ted (Anne) Bruntrager, Elizabeth Bruntrager, Margaret (Erik) Schwab, Bill Bruntrager, Bradley (Jennifer) Burch, Joelle (Clay) Macke, P.T. Stadts, Dr. Laura Burch (Chris Stormer), Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Burch, Colin Burch, Michael (Rachael) Schwartze, Benjamin (Heather) Schwartze, John Schwartze, Anne (Eric) Grabowski, Leslie (Brian) Dempewolf, Anthony (Jenna) Crain, Lucy (Brian) Hanson; thirty great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin, godmother and friend to many.

Memorial Mass Friday, January 14, 10:00 AM at Most Sacred Heart, 350 E 4th St (Eureka)

Memorials may be made to Caritas Connections Inc., P.O. Box 31072, St. Louis, MO 63131