A funeral will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 for 83-year-old Reva Louise Grein, of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. surrounded by her family.
She was born May 22, 1941 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo, to William B. Baechle and Elvina (Hoog) Baechle, who both preceded her in death.
She married August “Gus” Grein on October 3, 1964. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters: Cheryl (Paul) Drury of Searcy, Ark., and Annette (Paul) Roth of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; a son: Wayne (Amanda) Grein of Perryville, Mo.; a brother: Robert Baechle of Bloomsdale, Mo.; two sisters: Norma (James) Martine of Little Rock, Ark., and Linda (Bruce Bova) Rector of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; two sisters-in-law: Delores Baechle, and Elvera Baechle; four brothers-in-law: Leonard Naeger, Gerald Wilson, Francis “Red” (Joyce) Grein, and Vincent (Patricia) Grein; six grandchildren: Maria (Jacob) Eilers, Jessica LaRose, Alex Roth, Kyle Roth, Emma Grein and Gracelynn Grein; and three great-grandchildren: Hudson, Emery and Owen Eilers.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Clinton Baechle, Alvin “Buddy” J. Baechle, and Raymond “Pete” (Margie) Baechle; four sisters: Helen (Vic) Jokerst, Leanna A. Naeger, Doris R. (Adrian) Bauman, and Mary Ann Wilson.
Reva was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Ste. Genevieve Catholic Parish.
Reva was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a remarkable homemaker, excellent cook, seamstress, gardener, and sports fan. Reva always put others before herself.
She loved her family and cherished her grandkids and great-grandkids, as they were her whole world. Reva cared for children at her in-home daycare for almost twenty years. She later went to work at Eric Scott Leathers where she retired after many years of service.
Reva will forever remain in the hearts of those she knew and loved.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
A funeral for 83-year-old Reva Louise Grein, of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Church of Ste. Genevieve. The Clergy will be Rev. Drew Burkemper.
Inurnment will be at Valle Spring Cemetery Niche in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
Memorials may be made to Ste. Gen. R-II Foundation or charity of choice.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com