Donald Jungmeyer
September 18, 1937 ~ January 17, 2019
Donald Gene Jungmeyer, 81, of Russellville, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born in Russellville on September 18, 1937, to Arthur M.C. and Ruth Ida (Goldammer) Jungmeyer.
On July 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Berniece Raithel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville. In July of 2018, they celebrated their 60th anniversary with family and friends.
Don graduated from Russellville High School in 1955. During his high school years and following he worked for his father doing carpentry work. After his father’s retirement, he bought the local tavern (D.J.’s Tavern) which he owned for three years. In 1984, he and his wife Berniece, established the Jungmeyer Grocery Store which continued until 2002 when he had some health issues. At the time of his death he was employed as a School Crossing Guard for the Russellville School system, which he had held for 15 years.
He was a past member of the Lion’s Club for many years and had worked on the Engine Show. He was a member of the Human Development Corp in 1976 and served on the Russellville City Council for over 27 years.
Don was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and head usher for several years.
He enjoyed Gospel music, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs games, and spending time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Berniece Jungmeyer, Russellville; one daughter, Eve Ellen (James) Campbell, Russellville; one son, Dale Jungmeyer (friend Kim Belt), Russellville; three grandchildren, Brandy (Nick) Klouzek, Joshua (Kaitlyn) Campbell, LeAnn Campbell (fiancé Chase Kleffner), one great-grandson, Duke Douglas Klouzek; two sisters, Jerene Enloe, Jefferson City; Shirley Ann Schoch Toebben, Jefferson City; one brother, Marvin Jungmeyer, Russellville; one aunt, Carlene Goldammer; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; special friends, Stephanie Dobbs, Kasen Nevels; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Diane Ruth Jungmeyer; two brothers-in-law, Bill Enloe and Jerry Toebben; two sister-in-laws, Carol Jungmeyer and Evelyn Carlos; mother and father-in-law, Ella and Adolph Raithel; and his best friend and uncle, Palmer Goldammer.
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville with Pastor Ed Merckel and Bill Ferretti officiating.
Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery Perpetual Fund.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
He was born in Russellville on September 18, 1937, to Arthur M.C. and Ruth Ida (Goldammer) Jungmeyer.
On July 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Berniece Raithel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville. In July of 2018, they celebrated their 60th anniversary with family and friends.
Don graduated from Russellville High School in 1955. During his high school years and following he worked for his father doing carpentry work. After his father’s retirement, he bought the local tavern (D.J.’s Tavern) which he owned for three years. In 1984, he and his wife Berniece, established the Jungmeyer Grocery Store which continued until 2002 when he had some health issues. At the time of his death he was employed as a School Crossing Guard for the Russellville School system, which he had held for 15 years.
He was a past member of the Lion’s Club for many years and had worked on the Engine Show. He was a member of the Human Development Corp in 1976 and served on the Russellville City Council for over 27 years.
Don was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and head usher for several years.
He enjoyed Gospel music, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs games, and spending time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Berniece Jungmeyer, Russellville; one daughter, Eve Ellen (James) Campbell, Russellville; one son, Dale Jungmeyer (friend Kim Belt), Russellville; three grandchildren, Brandy (Nick) Klouzek, Joshua (Kaitlyn) Campbell, LeAnn Campbell (fiancé Chase Kleffner), one great-grandson, Duke Douglas Klouzek; two sisters, Jerene Enloe, Jefferson City; Shirley Ann Schoch Toebben, Jefferson City; one brother, Marvin Jungmeyer, Russellville; one aunt, Carlene Goldammer; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; special friends, Stephanie Dobbs, Kasen Nevels; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Diane Ruth Jungmeyer; two brothers-in-law, Bill Enloe and Jerry Toebben; two sister-in-laws, Carol Jungmeyer and Evelyn Carlos; mother and father-in-law, Ella and Adolph Raithel; and his best friend and uncle, Palmer Goldammer.
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville with Pastor Ed Merckel and Bill Ferretti officiating.
Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery Perpetual Fund.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
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Every restaurant I have ever cooked at Donnie and Bernice, would always come there to eat, Donnie was a member of the church I recently joined and will miss him very much. My condolences go out to his wife Bernice, daughter Eve, and son Dale. Prayers go out to all of you at this time of grieving
Donnie was like the neighborhood Dad, growing up he would weather the snow and rainstorms to make sure we would get to school ontime and unharmed. I remember watermelons and homemade banana ice creams enjoyed in their kitchen. He played tricks on all the kids at Halloween but always had full size candy bars, so we endured! He was a great man. He gave himself to the community and his church. He created memories. My prayers are with you MomB and you Eve and Dale. You got the best of him and we will all miss him very much. God Bless!
So sorry for your loss Dale and family
Prayers for the family. Donnie was such a wonderful man with a big heart. I worked for Donnie at Jungmeyer Grocery Store as a teenager. He and Bernice were always so kind. I have many fond memories of the grocery store with Donnie. He was always so kind and his laughter would bring a smile to those around him. He will be missed by many.
Berniece, thank you so much for thinking of us! We always loved seeing you and Donnie, most often at gospel sings. We love the mention of Donnie’s “best friend and uncle, Palmer” and Aunt Carlene. We pray that you will be surrounded by family and friends who love you and we hope our paths cross again. John and Debbie
Our sincerest condolences to the Jungmeyer family. Don was a very caring man and helped me during my sickness years ago..I will never forget his kindness…rest in peace Don.
I remember Don from church while I grew up at Trinity in Russellville. He kept a tooth pick in his mouth during church. I remember thinking he was a cool guy to keep a tooth pick in his mouth through church. May fond memories of Don bring comfort to his family during this hard time. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
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Donnie was one of the first to show kindness to any new family coming into Russellville when he had his store. We will never forget your graciousness to our family when the children were little. Theresa and Glenn Bates