Raymond Joseph "Ray" Holtmeyer
October 3, 1943 ~ March 13, 2022
Raymond Joseph “Ray” Holtmeyer, 78, of Osage Bend, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on October 3, 1943, in Tuscumbia, to Alphonse John and Regina Catherina (Luebbert) Holtmeyer.
He was a 1962 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School.
Ray served his country in the United States Army Reserves for thirteen years and the National Guard for twelve years. During Desert Storm, Ray was deployed in 1990-1991 to the 1221st transportation unit. He was part of the 915 Line Haul Unit and moved supplies to the front lines.
He was married on October 3, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia to Virginia Mary Feltrop, who resides at the home.
After high school graduation, he worked for twenty-two years at Capital Supply Company. He then worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F for eighteen years as the supervisor of maintenance and drove the school bus part-time for Blair Oaks School District for over twenty-five years.
He was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch, parish council, and served as a Eucharistic Minister; St. Stanislaus Perpetual Adoration, since its beginning in 1986; Knights of Columbus, Wardsville/Osage Bend, Council #8399; the American Legion; and the St. Stanislaus School Board, in earlier years.
Ray was known for his witty sense of humor and his many “Rayisms.” He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Ranger and 4-wheeler rides. He especially enjoyed driving his Farmall B (1046) while working on his small farm. He also enjoyed driving the school bus for school routes and many sporting events and field trips. Over the twenty-five-year career, he had transported two family generations.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Cynthia (Troy) Hake, Bland; and Carrie (Fred) Wilde, St. Elizabeth; a son-in-law, Greg Braun, Osage Bend; eight grandchildren, Alan (Jessica) Braun, Ashley (Troy) Shockley, Chelsi (Joe) Price, Myranda (Kenney) Schwartze, Jared Hake, Dalton Hake, Emily Wilde, and Lucas Wilde; ten great-grandchildren, Jason Braun, Catherine Braun, Rylee Shockley, Ryan Shockley, Payne Price, Liam Price, Liam Hake, Ryder Price, Ellie Schwartze, and Charlotte Schwartze; and seven siblings, George Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth; Joann (Richard) Feltrop, Jefferson City, Irene (Kenny) Schaben, Meta; Leonard (Liz) Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth; Mildred (friend, Mike Cunningham) Musick, Aurora; Helen (Jim) Branch, Jefferson City; and Bernice Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas Raymond Holtmeyer; a daughter, Charlotte Braun; an infant grandson, Adam Braun; an infant brother, Alfred Joseph Holtmeyer; and a brother-n-law, Robert Musick.
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend with the Rev. Msgr. David D. Cox officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery in Osage Bend.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on October 3, 1943, in Tuscumbia, to Alphonse John and Regina Catherina (Luebbert) Holtmeyer.
He was a 1962 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School.
Ray served his country in the United States Army Reserves for thirteen years and the National Guard for twelve years. During Desert Storm, Ray was deployed in 1990-1991 to the 1221st transportation unit. He was part of the 915 Line Haul Unit and moved supplies to the front lines.
He was married on October 3, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia to Virginia Mary Feltrop, who resides at the home.
After high school graduation, he worked for twenty-two years at Capital Supply Company. He then worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F for eighteen years as the supervisor of maintenance and drove the school bus part-time for Blair Oaks School District for over twenty-five years.
He was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch, parish council, and served as a Eucharistic Minister; St. Stanislaus Perpetual Adoration, since its beginning in 1986; Knights of Columbus, Wardsville/Osage Bend, Council #8399; the American Legion; and the St. Stanislaus School Board, in earlier years.
Ray was known for his witty sense of humor and his many “Rayisms.” He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Ranger and 4-wheeler rides. He especially enjoyed driving his Farmall B (1046) while working on his small farm. He also enjoyed driving the school bus for school routes and many sporting events and field trips. Over the twenty-five-year career, he had transported two family generations.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Cynthia (Troy) Hake, Bland; and Carrie (Fred) Wilde, St. Elizabeth; a son-in-law, Greg Braun, Osage Bend; eight grandchildren, Alan (Jessica) Braun, Ashley (Troy) Shockley, Chelsi (Joe) Price, Myranda (Kenney) Schwartze, Jared Hake, Dalton Hake, Emily Wilde, and Lucas Wilde; ten great-grandchildren, Jason Braun, Catherine Braun, Rylee Shockley, Ryan Shockley, Payne Price, Liam Price, Liam Hake, Ryder Price, Ellie Schwartze, and Charlotte Schwartze; and seven siblings, George Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth; Joann (Richard) Feltrop, Jefferson City, Irene (Kenny) Schaben, Meta; Leonard (Liz) Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth; Mildred (friend, Mike Cunningham) Musick, Aurora; Helen (Jim) Branch, Jefferson City; and Bernice Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas Raymond Holtmeyer; a daughter, Charlotte Braun; an infant grandson, Adam Braun; an infant brother, Alfred Joseph Holtmeyer; and a brother-n-law, Robert Musick.
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend with the Rev. Msgr. David D. Cox officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery in Osage Bend.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Our Deepest Sympathy So sorry for your loss. Prayers and Thoughts!! Keep the many memories! Big Hugs, Steve and Debe
Virginia, Cindy, & Carrie: Our deepest heartfelt sympathy, prayers, & love to all of you and your families.
Virginia and Family, Words cannot describe how truly saddened I was to learn of Ray’s passing. Many years ago in May of 1994 I began my career at the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F. I was 18 and scared to death. Ray showed me the layout of the building and kind of took me under his wing. He took great pride in his work and I will always fondly remember Ray. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Rest In Peace, Ray ❤️ Dee Kempker
I love you dad. My heart is broken. I will always cherish the memories like snagging a couple of years ago…I’m so glad I was able to snag a few big ones with your help, and helping you clean squirrels and running trot lines. All the camping memories and BBQ’s too. You were always the life of the party. I know you and Charlotte will watch over us and be the best guardian angels to all of us. I miss you so much already.
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss Emily – Love you, Lydia Hurst
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Virginia and family, Jerry and I are so saddened to read of Ray’s passing. Read it in tonight’s JC newspaper. We have some good memories of what we all have gone through together. Prayers and sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Keeping your family in our warmest thoughts as you navigate this difficult time—and wishing you hope and healing when your hearts are ready. Sending our deepest heartfelt condolences. – Dawn & Ed Feltrop
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Ray drove the bus for St. Anthony CYO outings a time or two. He was always so warm and friendly to everyone! Our sympathy to your family.
WE are sorry to hear about Ray. Our prayers are with you!! Imogene and Steve Raithel
Our hearts are broken too. Wish we were there celebrating Uncle Raymond’s life. Love & prayers for your family. God’s mercy, comfort and love from MT
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Sending prayers to your family. Larry & Vicky Stockman