Celeste Bernice

Schriefer

Mrs. Celeste Bernice Schriefer (nee: Sheehan) of  Defiance, MO, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 8, 1928, in St. Louis, to  the late William and Ethel (nee: Wray) Sheehan. She had reached the age of 96 years.

Celeste was united in marriage to John Andrew Schriefer on September 24, 1948, in St. Louis. This union was blessed with three children, John, Bill and Kathy. Celeste worked in her home, caring for family. She was a friend to everyone and devoted her life to her family, her faith and her friends. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and sitting on her porch swing was her most happy place. She loved all animals, domestic, and wild and tried to feed them all. When she could not be outside, she would often work on jigsaw puzzles. Celeste was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many.

Celeste was preceded in death by her loving husband, John; her parents, William and Ethel; one granddaughter, Melissa Guttman. She is survived by her children, John A Schriefer of Lewisburg, WV, Bill Schriefer and wife Linda of Defiance, MO, and Kathy Guttman and husband Mark of Creve Couer, MO; three grandchildren, Kari Frazier and husband Matt of Ballwin, MO, Sarah Yocke and husband Charles of Cannonsburg, PA, and Andrew Schriefer and wife Margaret of Pittsburg, PA; five great grandchildren, Annabelle, Wyatt and Ollie Frazier, Paisley and Paityn Yocke; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation for Celeste Schriefer will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Funeral services will also be held on Friday, beginning at 12:00 PM with Pastor George Dohm officiating. A burial will follow at the St. Paul's Cemetery in Marthasville. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net