Memorial contributions may be made to The Down Syndrome Association, Backstoppers or VFW Post 4219. Velma B. Messner, St. Charles, MO, July 27, 2003, age 77. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Skeeter Messner. Among the survivors are her two sons Donald Messner of St. Peters and Ronald Messner of St. Charles; two daughters, Anna Lee Schulte and Marla Chac both of St. Charles; a sister, Marie Weber of St. Charles and thirteen grandchildren.