Dolores “Dee” Naegeli, 84, of High Ridge died Aug. 4, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Naegeli was a retired executive secretary and worked at the Western Group, Landshire and Gardner Advertising. She was a woman of faith and worked and volunteered at several churches in Kirkwood. She also worked as her singer-songwriter daughter’s personal assistant. She was a Kentucky descendant Daughter of the American Revolution. She enjoyed mystery books, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family and friends.
She was the daughter of the late Frances Clementine and Harry Bain Ripperdan. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Naegeli.
She is survived her daughter/caregiver: Janie Naegeli of High Ridge; a niece: Debbie Foley of Maplewood; three brothers-in-law: Dennis, Daniel and Michael Naegeli of St. Louis and Seattle; and many other family and friends.
She also was preceded in death by her sister: Barbara (Ripperdan) Finley.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Her body will be donated to MedCure and her ashes will be scattered at sea. Memorials may be made to Feed My People Pantry and Thrift Store in High Ridge.