Ernest Emil Trachsel
July 22, 1926 ~ October 23, 2016
Ernest Emil "Dick" Trachsel, 90, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Westphalia Hills.
He was born July 22, 1926, in Chamois, Missouri, the son of the late Frederick August and Anna Olinda (Lieneke) Trachsel.
Dick served in the United States Army as a Sergeant during World War II.
He was united in marriage on August 4, 1951, in Jefferson City to Willemina Josephine Wieberg who survives.
Dick worked for U.S. Roofing and Rental, Missouri State Surplus Property, and Midstate Vending.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, American Legion Post 5, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2693. In his spare time, Dick enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Willemina Trachsel, Jefferson City; three daughters, Karen Van Loo, Jefferson City; Patricia (Clifford) Holzem, Taos; Pamela (Bruce) Baumgardner, Republic, MO; 5 grandchildren, Derek Van Loo, Danielle Vieth, Craig Holzem, Christopher Boyce, Wesley Boyce; 8 great-granddaughters, 3 great-grandsons; three siblings, Martha Dressel, Texas; Rosella (Carl) Shroer, Arizona; Hilda (Bernel) Leonard, St. Louis; and two sisters-in-law, Wilma Trachsel, Chamois; and Alice Trachsel, St. Charles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sonin-law, Dennis Van Loo; and six brothers, John, Lester, Martin, Edwin, Arnold, and Frederick Trachsel.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald J. Antweiler officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Dr., Columbia, MO 65201; or to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe St. Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Karen,
thinking of you and your family during this time. May God watch over you and keep you strong.
Janet Ousley
Karen,
thinking of you and your family during this time. May God watch over you and keep you strong.
Janet Ousley
It was always a pleasure to see Dick and Pilly drive up to mom’s house when we were visting. He gave our family a lot of support and help over the years. When there was a new kid in the family, he always gave them coins with their birth date. I am continuing that tradition in our family. We will miss him. Love, Garry and Carolyn Trachsel
Pilly, Karen, Patty, Pam I am old enough to remember when Dick and Pilly got married. The reception was at out house where on the farm where David Boessen now lives. It was quite an event in my 6 year old eyes. Your dad had lived with my parents for a while back then.
You mom and dad where very helpful to our family. When dad bought our farm your dad built cabinets, insulated and built a bathroom for us. He was a great role model for me.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the service. We are supposed to be in Florida tommorrow night.
Pilly, Karen, Patty, Pam I am old enough to remember when Dick and Pilly got married. The reception was at out house where on the farm where David Boessen now lives. It was quite an event in my 6 year old eyes. Your dad had lived with my parents for a while back then.
You mom and dad where very helpful to our family. When dad bought our farm your dad built cabinets, insulated and built a bathroom for us. He was a great role model for me.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the service. We are supposed to be in Florida tommorrow night.
With Deepest Sympathy,Debbie(Stegeman)Branson