Louise Ann Enke, 79, of Perryville, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her residence.
She was born May 23, 1945, in St. Louis, to Louis J. and Glorine E. (Baw) Ziegler.
Louise and Gerald "Jerry" Enke were married in May 2004 in Perryville.
She retired from Procter & Gamble. Louise was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Fredericktown.
She was a true cowgirl, along with a phenomenal baker, green thumb/master gardener, a seamstress, mechanic, fisherman, leather worker, crocheter, and world traveler, while always being sharply dressed. She was a member of various garden and saddle clubs. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry; three daughters, Melanie C. (Toby) Taylor, Sara (Brian) Johnson, and Susie L. (Chris) Rahlmann; two sons, Charles L. (Kelly) Picou Jr. and Matthew Picou; brother Thomas (Linda) Ziegler; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Milton "Bud" Ziegler, sister Lois Gilmore, and grandson Logan A. Flieg.
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A Funeral Mass was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Fredericktown, with Rev. Alex Sutachan officiating.
Burial was at Whitewater Christian Cemetery in Perry County.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School or St. Michael Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
