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Gerhard "Jerry" Welschmeyer

April 2, 1936 — March 15, 2023

Columbia

Gerhard "Jerry" Welschmeyer

Gerhard “Jerry” Welschmeyer, age 86, of Columbia, formerly of Freeburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Parkside Manor in Columbia

 

Jerry was born on April 2, 1936, in Freeburg, a son to the late Anton and Mary (Lauberth) Welschmeyer.

 

Jerry graduated from Holy Family Catholic School in Freeburg.

 

He was employed at Quaker Windows in Freeburg.

 

Jerry was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.

 

He took pride in his vehicles by keeping them in immaculate condition.  He also enjoyed driving the farm truck and working on the farm. 

 

Jerry is survived by one sister, Helen Grellner and her husband Bob of Rich Fountain: along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

 

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by four sisters, twin sister Betty Mueller, Lorine Deeken, Thersia Evers, and Mildred Hopkins; one brother, Paul Welschmeyer; two brothers-in-law, Joe Evers and John Deeken.

 

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. William Debo as the Celebrant.  Interment will follow at Holy Family Parish Cemetery in Freeburg.

 

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Family of Jerry Welschmeyer.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214)

www.mortonchapel.com

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Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, March 18, 2023

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Holy Family Catholic Church

104 Oliver Street, Freeburg, MO 65035

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Mass

Saturday, March 18, 2023

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Holy Family Catholic Church

104 Oliver Street, Freeburg, MO 65035

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Burial

Saturday, March 18, 2023

12:00 - 12:15 pm (Central time)

Holy Family Parish Cemetery

104 Oliver Street, Freeburg, MO 65035

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