John Leo Cassmeyer, 64, of Osage Bend, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1951, in Jefferson City the son of the late Victor Paul, Sr., and Mathilda Marie (Kerperin) Cassmeyer. He was united in marriage on May 22, 1976, in Jefferson City to Rebecca Ann "Becky" Forck who survives at the home. John worked all his life as a meat cutter in several stores in Jefferson City, most recently with Schulte's Fresh Foods. John was a faithful member of St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend where he served on the Picnic Committee. He was an active member of the Wardsville/Osage Bend Knights of Columbus. John enjoyed deer hunting, working on the family farm, traveling to Branson, Missouri, and spending time with his family, especially with his two precious grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Becky Cassmeyer, Osage Bend; three children, Shannon John and his wife Rebecca Cassmeyer, Osage Bend; Nicole Marie Cassmeyer, Jefferson City; Samantha Ann Cassmeyer, Jefferson City; two grandchildren, Ruth Ann Cassmeyer and John Stanley Cassmeyer; four sisters, Mary Rose Dickey, Osage Bend; Shirley (Robert) Koelling, Osage Bend; Judith (Alberto) Lambayan, Osage Bend; Elizabeth (Elvin) Martinez-Cassmeyer, St. Louis; two brothers, Henry (Pauline) Cassmeyer, Harrison, Ark; and James Cassmeyer, Anaheim, Ca. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Virginia Louise Cassmeyer; and a brother, Victor Paul Cassmeyer, Jr. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating and Deacon Fred Schmitz assisting. Burial will be in the St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church, 12025 Route W, Jefferson City, MO 65101; St. Margaret of Antioch Cemetery, 12025 Route W, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to St. Stanislaus Catholic School, 6410 Route W, Wardsville, MO 65101. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.