Let’s Get Real: Margie Medelberg

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Are you a native St. Louisan?
Yes, I was born in Pasadena Hills, moved to Crestwood until I was 12, then moved to Chesterfield where I lived until I got married. Currently, I live in Town & Country with my husband and two daughters.

What are some of the best things about St. Louis?
I love the fact that it’s a small ‘big town.’ We have everything that lots of larger cities do: major league sports and cultural events, rich history and great restaurants. In addition, people seem to be more grounded here, more family-oriented. And it’s a town where people genuinely care for each other. It’s a very warm and friendly place to live.

What do you like to do in your leisure time?
I volunteer. I love it and can’t get enough. It makes me feel good about myself, and I know it makes a difference to the people I serve.

If you could have your dream home, where would it be, and what would it look like?
It would be something simple but of quality, have views of the outdoors, and be located somewhere warm. I have never owned a home with a pool, and I would love that. I’d also love to be close to the ocean or a golf course.

If this weren’t your profession, what else might you have done?
A vet, a lawyer, or a really good singer— outrageously famous.

What is your favorite room in your house?
My great room. It has a 20-foot ceiling and a wall of windows. We never really use it except for parties or at Christmas. But at night when the room is dark, I often sit and look out at the stars. It’s very comfortable, and it holds lots of memories of fun occasions.

Where do you like to vacation?
We are creatures of habit. My family and I rent places we love in Michigan and Florida, year after year. It’s nice because we know our way around, and even have made friends with the locals. Now, my daughter plays soccer in college and we try and make all of her games. It has been so fun going to lots of small college towns—beautiful parts of the U.S. that I had never seen before

What’s your favorite movie/book?
Dave. It’s a movie about a guy who pretends to be president of the U.S. when the real president falls ill. This average guy does an amazing job and fixes a lot of what’s wrong with our government in less than a month. Whenever it’s on, I stop everything and watch.