Gwendelin Ann Molter

Gwendelin Ann Molter, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on December 24, 2025. Gwen was born on July 15, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Burrel Dean and Norma (née Dotson) Schrader. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her sister, Jackie Ganahl. She was the loving wife of Mark M. Molter, with whom she shared a devoted marriage of 50 years. Gwen and Mark met at a party through mutual friends, including a close childhood friend who helped introduce them. They were married on August 23, 1975, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, beginning a lifetime partnership built on love, laughter, and shared memories. Gwen was a devoted mother to Katy (Paul) Presson and a cherished grandmother to Christian and Elisabeth Presson, who brought her endless pride and joy. She especially loved attending their school events and recitals and found delight in rewarding them for good grades. Family always came first to Gwen—she treasured time spent with her mother, made space for meaningful moments with her husband, and embraced every opportunity to be together. She is also survived by her brother, Allen “Sonny” Schrader, and her brother-in-law, Ted Ganahl. Gwen had a joyful spirit and loved music and dancing, especially to rock ’n’ roll and country favorites. Her musical tastes included Queen, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Allman Brothers Band. She loved swimming and spending time at the pool in Fort Myers, Florida, where she enjoyed making new friends and soaking up the sunshine. Florida held a special place in her heart, as did evenings out at seafood restaurants and dinner shows. An enthusiastic traveler, Gwen enjoyed family trips to Florida, Cancun, Orlando (including Disney World), Branson (Silver Dollar City), Opryland, Las Vegas, and a cruise to the Bahamas. Their family vacations created cherished memories that will be treasured forever. At home, she enjoyed relaxing evenings watching movies and television shows with Mark. Though she often teased Mark about his love of watching tennis—calling it “his thing”—she did enjoy seeing her favorite players, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, on the screen. Gwen will be remembered for her warmth, her love of family and friends, her lively spirit, and the deep devotion she showed to those she loved. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, joy, and enduring family bonds that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Gwendelin Ann Molter

July 15, 1953 - December 24, 2025