Mary S. Trottmann

Mary S. Trottmann Mary Schuldt Trottmann, formerly Mary Schuldt Walker, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Mari de Villa in Town and Country. The longtime resident of Kirkwood and Town and Country was surrounded by family and friends. Mary is survived by her husband, Stuart R. Trottmann, Jr. of Town and Country; her two sons: James C. Walker Jr. of Kirkwood and his wife Liz, and Thomas C. Walker of Crested Butte, Colorado and his wife Donna; five grandchildren: Joshua Walker, Alissa Walker, Matthew Walker, Beth Walker Dunn, and Luke Walker; and ten great-grandchildren: Meghan, Colin, Jackson, Wyatt, CC, Owen, Avery, Ruby, Ethan, and Lucy. Mary was born on October 10, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dr. Frederick C. Schuldt and Louise Eisenmenger Schuldt. She attended Carleton College and graduated with a nursing degree from St. Joseph School of Nursing in St. Paul. She received an Army commission during World War II and was deployed to the 39th General Hospital Company in July of 1945. While stationed on the island of Saipan, she met Marine Capt. James C. Walker from Clayton. They were married and settled in Kirkwood where they lived for over 30 years, raising their two sons and throwing legendary Christmas caroling parties at their home every year. James passed away in 1980. In 1985, Mary married Town and Country resident Stuart R. Trottmann. The two lived in Town and Country and could often be found enjoying golf and an active social life at Algonquin Golf Club in Glendale. In 2003 they moved into the Mari de Villa community where the duo amused and delighted the staff. Mary's charming smile and snappy wit endeared her to everyone she met. Known for her love of good conversation, she was a dedicated friend to many. She played bridge and golf with friends and spent sunny afternoons tending to her garden. Mary was also an intrepid traveler—after tourism restrictions were officially lifted, she was one of the first Americans to visit the Great Wall of China and among the first to go to Russia. She volunteered as a nurse and was passionate about supporting her fellow Veterans. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Louis Fisher House in the name of Mary S. Trottmann at fisherhouseinstl.org A visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary (formerly Forever Chapel) at 10301 Big Bend Boulevard in Kirkwood. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church's chapel at 100 E. Adams in Kirkwood, followed by a lunch buffet. Internment will be on Monday, May 16 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis

Mary S. Trottmann

October 10, 1921 - April 24, 2016