September 18, 1931 — August 14, 2025

Marilyn Hoessle, spouse to Charlie Hoessle, Director Emeritus at the Saint Louis Zoo, passed away peacefully on August 14 near their home in Sunset Hills with her loving husband and all her children at her side. She was 93.

Marilyn, also known as Midge, was born in 1931 in south St. Louis to Hilliard and Martha Mueller. Both Marilyn and Charlie were native St. Louisans, met at and attended Cleveland High School, and were the first generation in their families to attend college. They both earned degrees at the original Harris Teachers College in 1951. They were together over 80 years and were married for 73!

Marilyn dedicated a good part of her early adult life raising four children, Maureen Hoessle (Brad), Kirk Hoessle, Tracy Malke (Joel) and Bradley

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