OCRACOKE — Gisela A. Zastrow, 76, died unexpectedly Aug. 1, 2015 inNags Head. Gisela was born in Germany in 1939. Sheemigrated to St. Louis in 1970s. Gisela and her husband, Klaus,raised
their two daughters while Gisela taught chemistry to at-risk childrenin the inner city St. Louis school system. The program she started inSt. Louis eventually garnered national attention in the education field.
Gisela resided in Ocracoke year-round since 2000 where she lovedreading and music, and working on numerous home and gardenpursuits. She also participated regularly in the Saturday Ladies Lunchgroup.
Though she battled her own health issues over the years, she was adedicated mentor and friend to others seeking healing and wellness intheir lives.
Gisela is survived by her daughterS, Bettina Zastrow, and her husband,Lance McGinnis, and their three children, Karl, Wilhelm and Klaus, allof Nyack, N.Y.; Katja Zastrow and her husband, Christian Teelucksingh,of
Washington, D.C.; and her former husband, Dr. Klaus Zastrow.
Plans for a memorial service will be announced at a future time this fall.
Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
