CHARLES HENRY MELLER
February 13, 1926 ~ April 4, 2011
Charles Henry Meller, 85, of Lohman, died Monday, April 04, 2011, at Oak Tree Villas.
He was born on February 13, 1926, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Fredrick and Clara Limbach Meller.
He was united in marriage on May 13, 1953, in Jefferson City, to LaVera June Kirchoff who preceded him in death on December 20, 1976. He later married Rose Ann Henke on June 2, 1978, in Kansas City, Mo. She died on January 4, 2008.
Henry was the owner and operator of Pay Way Feed Store in Jefferson City for the last 60 years.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. Henry loved to work at his store and visit with his customers and friends. In his spare time, Henry worked on his farm and tending to his cattle.
Survivors include: three children, Greg and Elaine Meller, Lohman; Jayne and Alan Bennett, Hartsburg; Brian Meller, Lohman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Marie and Louis Hentges, Jefferson City; and Clarence Pat and Rita Meller, Lohman.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Lawrence, and Sylvester Meller; and one sister, Helen Kirchner.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 Noon, Thursday, April 7, 2011, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt officiating.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe St. Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on February 13, 1926, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Fredrick and Clara Limbach Meller.
He was united in marriage on May 13, 1953, in Jefferson City, to LaVera June Kirchoff who preceded him in death on December 20, 1976. He later married Rose Ann Henke on June 2, 1978, in Kansas City, Mo. She died on January 4, 2008.
Henry was the owner and operator of Pay Way Feed Store in Jefferson City for the last 60 years.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church. Henry loved to work at his store and visit with his customers and friends. In his spare time, Henry worked on his farm and tending to his cattle.
Survivors include: three children, Greg and Elaine Meller, Lohman; Jayne and Alan Bennett, Hartsburg; Brian Meller, Lohman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Marie and Louis Hentges, Jefferson City; and Clarence Pat and Rita Meller, Lohman.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Lawrence, and Sylvester Meller; and one sister, Helen Kirchner.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 Noon, Thursday, April 7, 2011, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt officiating.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe St. Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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We all loved Henry. He was kind, thoughtful and generous. The world will have a hole that cannot be filled but we will still have wonderful memories of times spent with him. May God Bless each one. Love, Ruth Ann
I’m so sorry for your loss Jane and Allen my thoughts have been with you and your family all week.. So very sorry Vicky
We send our prayers to all of you. Your father, grandfather was a fine gentleman who we enjoyed visited when we were at Payway Feed. He always had a smile and something fun to say. He will be missed by many. Gloria and Sam
Sorry to hear of Henry’s passing.
with deepest sympathy, sorry for your loss..
To the family, Jayne, Greg, & Brian,Norma and I shared many a good time with Henry and your mother June.My Condolences to you. Darwin J. Maier
Dear family of Henry Meller, I was sorry to hear of the death of Henry. I counted him as a good parishioner when I was his pastor at St. Martin from 1988-93. He and Rose also became personal friends as they befriended me, my housekeeper Marie Klodt and my father. On several occasions I enjoyed the hospitality of Henry and Rose as I stayed at their house when I was visiting from out of town and/or going bike riding. I will miss seeing Henry and getting his occasional telephone call. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Greg & Brian, I’m very sorry for the loss of your dad. He was one my most favorite customers throughout the years. He was one of the toughest, sharpest buyer and store owner that I have ever dealt with in my 28 years in the industry. Behind that savvy businessman was a kind , gentle, big hearted guy that had a sense of humor that was second to none! He will be missed by many.May God bless you and your families!
Our deepest sympathy to Greg, Jayne & Brian and familes on your loss.I grew up spending many nights in various places in Jefferson City while Dad was coon hunting with Henry, George, Albert and other men. I have memories of fish fry’s and bbq’s with lots of story telling and laughs! I will forever hold these close to my heart.In my adult years, I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Henry & Brian at PayWay. Henry was a great man whom will be missed deeply by many.May the memories you each treasure along with those others hold dear, give you strength during this difficult time.God bless,Kevin & Lisa (Grellner) Fincher
I knew your dad from PayWay Feed Store. My dad was Cornelius Loehner and we did quite a bit of coon hunting with Henry down on my dad’s farm by Koeltztown. Enjoyed hunting with your dad. Sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Maurice
Our family was very saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. My husband Chris & I rented the old farm house on Murphys Ford from Henry for several years and thought alot of him. Our daughters would get so excited to see his red pickup pull up to check on the cattle and would run out to meet him. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with you.
Jayne & Brian….I am so sorry your Dad had to leave you but know that he is no longer suffering and again he is with others he loves. I am very happy that Henry was MY Uncle Henry! What a very kind man!
Please accept our condolances. May you treasure his memory. Our prayers are with you.Stacia, Andy, Samantha, & Jace Bax