Claire Anna Roever

August 6, 1919 - October 14, 2018

The life of Claire Roever can be described in two stages - before marriage and after marriage. Claire grew up in North County St. Louis, the only child of Hugo and Anna Niehaus. After graduating from Normandy High School, Claire attended business school. She went to work for the Automobile Club of Missouri as a secretary in the payroll department, eventually becoming the supervisor of that department. With friends from the office, she traveled around the country. Always adventurous, Claire rode a mule down the Grand Canyon. She was also very active in her church, Nelson Presbyterian, singing in the choir. Things changed at a New Year's Eve party - she met Monroe Roever and life would never be the same. They married and Claire suddenly found herself with three grown step-daughters and five grandchildren under the age of 13. Claire and Monroe traveled the US and Europe. They were active at Bethany Peace Church of Christ. After Monroe's death, Claire moved to Hidden Lake where she lived the last 19 years. Claire was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two step-daughters, Gloria Kay and Georgia Hoeman, and great-great-grandson Cohan. She is survived by a step-daughter, Gayle Jordan, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She will be missed, but will always be remembered for her smile and her brisket and star Jell-O molds at Christmas dinners. Memorials to be made to Bellefontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry.