Linda M. (Rivera) Vrabel, 70, of Marthasville, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023, after surviving a stroke in 2016. She was surrounded by her family at her home in Marthasville. Born September 6, 1952, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Rivera and Ann (Mascari) Rivera. She was married to her loving husband Thomas J. Vrabel, Jr. for 49 years.

Linda was a lover of music, art, old books, cooking, traveling, SCI-fi, and spending time with her family and friends. She took pride in watching her four children and her three grandchildren grow and enjoy life. She was a strong woman with an amazing sense of humor who dreamed of traveling more. Her family was her sole focus, and she poured all her love and strength into them. She loved her family, she rooted for them, and protected them.

She will be joyously remembered by her son and daughters: Jason Vrabel married to Nicole (Moses) Vrabel, Christina (Vrabel) Ball married to David Ball, Laura Vrabel, and Lisa Vrabel. Ever loving memories will be carried on by her granddaughters Sofia Vrabel, Emily Vrabel, and Aspen DeMuro-Vrabel, her four siblings: Michael Rivera (Judy), Ronnie Rivera (Vonderahe), Rita (Rivera) Surgeon (Mike), and Carl Rivera (Pam); as well as Linda’s extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Manny Rivera.

A time of visitation and remembrance will be held on January 20, between 4:00 and 7:00 at the Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center, 675 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031. 314-831-3100. Private interment will take place at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Linda’s memory to the Down syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis or the Disabled Veterans Association.