Olga W. Grau, 100, of Columbia passed away February 9, 2017, at home with family by her side.

 A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2201 Rollins Rd., Columbia, MO. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

She was born June 29, 1916, in Carrollton to Fred and Hulda Leimkuehler Rowold.  On February 18, 1941, she married Alvin H Grau in Orchard Farm, Missouri and he preceded her in death.  She was a teacher for 25 years at Trinity Lutheran School in Orchard Farm and at Immanuel Lutheran School in St. Charles.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbia and previously a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Charles and Trinity Lutheran Church, Orchard Farm.

Olga is survived by her son:  Alvin J. Grau of St. Louis County; two daughters: Marvalee H. Alinder of Columbia and Carolyn J. Mueller of Concord, California; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Ella Blohm, in 1992.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Olga's memory to Immanuel Lutheran School, Kindergarten grades, 115 S 6th St., St. Charles, Mo.  63301.

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