BERNARD ANTON BACKES
August 10, 1932 ~ February 9, 2012
Bernard Anton Ben Backes, 79, of Jefferson City, died Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born on August 10, 1932, in Loose Creek, the son of the late Herman August and Elizabeth Johanna Rustemeyer Backes.
He was a United States Navy veteran serving in the Pacific theater from 1952-1956.
He was united in marriage on May 11, 1957, in St. Thomas, to Margaret Ann Luebbering who preceded him in death on February 28, 2005. On October 22, 2005, Bernard married Claudette Jean Warfield Charlton who resides at the home.
Bernard worked as a systems analyst for the Missouri Highway Patrol from 1968-1992.
He was member of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in St. Thomas, Knights of Columbus in St. Thomas, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2693. Bernard loved to dance, play the guitar, play baseball, and cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Carol Backes, St. Thomas; and Timothy and Karen Backes, Honey Creek; one daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Jerold Eggen, St. Thomas; four step-children, Deborah (Tom) Frank, Honey Creek; Toni (Gregg) Halbrook, Jefferson City; Mark (Annette) Charlton, OFallon; Kelly (Vicki) Charlton, Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren, Michael Backes, Joseph (Sasha) Eggen, Jim Backes, Christopher Backes, David Eggen, Elizabeth Backes, Teresa Backes, Lucas Eggen, Stephen Backes, Maria Backes, Rebekah Backes, Emily Backes, Paul T. Backes, and Matthew Backes; eleven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and six siblings, Agatha Haslag, California; Hugo (Maryann) Backes, Jefferson City; Hubert (Joan) Backes, Loose Creek; Mary (Charles) Haslag, Linn; Eleanor (Louis) Schepers, Jefferson City; John (Janice) Backes, Bonnots Mill.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanine Backes; two infant sisters; and two infant brothers.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Cystic Fibrosis or to a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on August 10, 1932, in Loose Creek, the son of the late Herman August and Elizabeth Johanna Rustemeyer Backes.
He was a United States Navy veteran serving in the Pacific theater from 1952-1956.
He was united in marriage on May 11, 1957, in St. Thomas, to Margaret Ann Luebbering who preceded him in death on February 28, 2005. On October 22, 2005, Bernard married Claudette Jean Warfield Charlton who resides at the home.
Bernard worked as a systems analyst for the Missouri Highway Patrol from 1968-1992.
He was member of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in St. Thomas, Knights of Columbus in St. Thomas, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2693. Bernard loved to dance, play the guitar, play baseball, and cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Carol Backes, St. Thomas; and Timothy and Karen Backes, Honey Creek; one daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Jerold Eggen, St. Thomas; four step-children, Deborah (Tom) Frank, Honey Creek; Toni (Gregg) Halbrook, Jefferson City; Mark (Annette) Charlton, OFallon; Kelly (Vicki) Charlton, Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren, Michael Backes, Joseph (Sasha) Eggen, Jim Backes, Christopher Backes, David Eggen, Elizabeth Backes, Teresa Backes, Lucas Eggen, Stephen Backes, Maria Backes, Rebekah Backes, Emily Backes, Paul T. Backes, and Matthew Backes; eleven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and six siblings, Agatha Haslag, California; Hugo (Maryann) Backes, Jefferson City; Hubert (Joan) Backes, Loose Creek; Mary (Charles) Haslag, Linn; Eleanor (Louis) Schepers, Jefferson City; John (Janice) Backes, Bonnots Mill.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanine Backes; two infant sisters; and two infant brothers.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Cystic Fibrosis or to a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I was very sorry to hear of Ben’s death. I worked for Ben for several years at the Highway Patrol. Ben gave me my first job in Information Systems at the Highway Patrol in about 1972 with no previous experience and this has been my career for four decades. He was a gentle and understanding boss and a good man. David Pratt, Eugene, MO.
Tom, Carol and kids, So sorry to hear of your dad/grandpa’s passing. I will keep your family in my prayers as you go through this diffictult time. God Bless.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Ben. He was a friend, co-worker and it was our good fortune to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am very sorry for youe loss. Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Tom,Very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.KP
Claudette we are sorry about your loss. Ruth advised us about Ben’s passing. We will miss Ben at any future visits with Ruth. Please accept our condolences.
Sorry to hear this, My Condolence to Claudette. And to my Friends and Relatives– The Backes Family!
Claudette,So sorry to hear about Ben and just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Harry & June Lauf
I was deeply saddened to learn of Ben’s passing. I worked with him at MSHP for 11 years. His retirement party at the patrol was one I will never forget! Ben always had a smile on his face and was always up for a good joke. He touched a lot of people and will be missed by many. My sympathies to the family.
Tom, Tim & Maureen,Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.I’ll always remember him as Coach Backes, and a good neighbor.
I am so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. I worked with Ben for many years at the Patrol and I have a lot of wonderful memories of him. My condolences to all of Ben’s family.
Maureen, Tom and families. We are so sorry for your loss. Just remember all the great memories!
Your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
John, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I will remember him in my prayers. Sincerely.
After working with Ben at the Highway Patrol for a number of years, he was known to many as “Gentle Ben”. We’ll miss you good friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR UTMOST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TOM AND CAROL BACKES. HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU