Nelda W. Buerck, 87, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Perry.
She was born September 21, 1938 in Apple Creek, MO to Clemens Hugo and Luella Theresa (Bohnert) Buchheit.
She and Glennon Joseph Buerck Sr. were married October 20, 1956 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2009.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Ladies of St. Joseph, and the ladies quilting group at St. Joseph and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Churches. Nelda was a 1956 graduate of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic High School. She crocheted many baby afghans for Birth Right in Cape Girardeau and Options for Women in Perryville. Nelda worked as a secretary for Cape Electric in Cape Girardeau and lastly was a secretary for 36 years at the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville.
Survivors include four children, Scott (Elizabeth) Buerck of Patton, MO, Tina (Scott) Matty of Converse, TX, Glennon J. Buerck Jr. of Bonne Terre, MO, William (Donna) Buerck of Perryville, MO; son-in-law, James Francis of New Braunfels, TX; ten grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and expecting a great-great-granddaughter in November 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter, Teresina Francis; sister Rita (Eugene) Wibbenmeyer; great-granddaughter, Peregrine James.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek with the Rev. Michael Benz officiating.
Burial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek or the Association of the Miraculous Medal.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.