Joseph Henry Knollmeyer
November 5, 1959 ~ February 27, 2022
Joseph Henry Knollmeyer, 62, of Jefferson City, MO passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Capitol Region Medical Center.
He was born November 5, 1959 in Jefferson City to the late John and Eleanor Ann (Sturm) Knollmeyer. Joe grew up in Linn, MO and was a 1978 graduate of Helias Catholic High School. He went on to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla on a football scholarship. He played football for four years and helped coach during his fifth year. Joe graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He returned home and became a third generation co-owner of Hometown Building Center in Linn with his brothers, John and Tom.
On November 25, 1995, Joe married Janice Kammerich at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville, MO. They settled in Jefferson City raising their children, Anna, Joey, and Sarah.
Joe was enthusiastic in learning and researching how to make things better. He was in the process of writing books on things he was passionate about such as alternative energy, electricity, and politics. He was a “Jack of All Trades” with the uncanny ability to always find a way. He was always helping others with their projects; designing, tinkering, welding, fixing, or brainstorming ideas. Joe was never one to sit still. When he did relax, you could find him listening to talk radio, watching football or his favorite reruns of Perry Mason.
Joe was very active in his community. In his younger years, he helped with the Jaycee Fair. He was a member of the Linn Lions Club where he provided sound/PA equipment for the Osage County Fair every year. He had a love for his country and he was also involved in various patriotic associations. Joe loved classic cars. He enjoyed helping his dad restore an old Chevrolet and going to car shows together. Joe collected older model Cadillacs that he enjoyed driving and working on.
Joe’s greatest love was his family. He took great pride in passing on his knowledge, skills, and experience to his children. Joe delighted in working with his children in the family business. He enjoyed coaching his kids in soccer and basketball when they were younger and supported their athletics and high school band functions as they grew older. His love and care for his family will be greatly missed. Joe loved going on family vacations to Branson and Jellystone Park in St. Louis in the family motor home. There was never a family vacation without him tinkering or fixing things in the motor home.
Survivors include his wife, Janice, their children, Anna, Joey, and Sarah all of Jefferson City, three brothers, John (Lori) of Linn, Tim (Tonya) of Bartlesville,OK, Tom (Amy) of Jefferson City, and one sister, Kriste (Wayne) Ludwig of St. Louis, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, March 4, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Dr. with the Rosary being prayed at 3:30 p.m.
Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 East McCarty St. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Don Antweiler officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Joe’s obituary page under the Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com. Burial will be in St. George Catholic Cemetery in Linn, MO with a luncheon to follow in Pleus Hall at IC.
Memorials may be directed to Helias Catholic High School or Immaculate Conception Catholic School.
Condolences may be emailed to the family at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born November 5, 1959 in Jefferson City to the late John and Eleanor Ann (Sturm) Knollmeyer. Joe grew up in Linn, MO and was a 1978 graduate of Helias Catholic High School. He went on to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla on a football scholarship. He played football for four years and helped coach during his fifth year. Joe graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He returned home and became a third generation co-owner of Hometown Building Center in Linn with his brothers, John and Tom.
On November 25, 1995, Joe married Janice Kammerich at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville, MO. They settled in Jefferson City raising their children, Anna, Joey, and Sarah.
Joe was enthusiastic in learning and researching how to make things better. He was in the process of writing books on things he was passionate about such as alternative energy, electricity, and politics. He was a “Jack of All Trades” with the uncanny ability to always find a way. He was always helping others with their projects; designing, tinkering, welding, fixing, or brainstorming ideas. Joe was never one to sit still. When he did relax, you could find him listening to talk radio, watching football or his favorite reruns of Perry Mason.
Joe was very active in his community. In his younger years, he helped with the Jaycee Fair. He was a member of the Linn Lions Club where he provided sound/PA equipment for the Osage County Fair every year. He had a love for his country and he was also involved in various patriotic associations. Joe loved classic cars. He enjoyed helping his dad restore an old Chevrolet and going to car shows together. Joe collected older model Cadillacs that he enjoyed driving and working on.
Joe’s greatest love was his family. He took great pride in passing on his knowledge, skills, and experience to his children. Joe delighted in working with his children in the family business. He enjoyed coaching his kids in soccer and basketball when they were younger and supported their athletics and high school band functions as they grew older. His love and care for his family will be greatly missed. Joe loved going on family vacations to Branson and Jellystone Park in St. Louis in the family motor home. There was never a family vacation without him tinkering or fixing things in the motor home.
Survivors include his wife, Janice, their children, Anna, Joey, and Sarah all of Jefferson City, three brothers, John (Lori) of Linn, Tim (Tonya) of Bartlesville,OK, Tom (Amy) of Jefferson City, and one sister, Kriste (Wayne) Ludwig of St. Louis, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, March 4, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Dr. with the Rosary being prayed at 3:30 p.m.
Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 East McCarty St. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Don Antweiler officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Joe’s obituary page under the Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com. Burial will be in St. George Catholic Cemetery in Linn, MO with a luncheon to follow in Pleus Hall at IC.
Memorials may be directed to Helias Catholic High School or Immaculate Conception Catholic School.
Condolences may be emailed to the family at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry to hear this. Prayer ascending for family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Simpathy to the Knollmeyer family. Many are thinking of you at this time.
Our deepest sympathy to the Knollmeyer family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Greg, Bobbi and Shelby Leary
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Rene’, Hattie and Rose Harden
I am so sorry for your loss! I played Linn football ߏˆ with Joe back in the day. I remember he would carry that ball around during school, he wanted it to be such a comfortable part of himself so he wouldn’t fumble. It was a great time, with many memories. I pray the God of comfort bring you peace. Mark McMahon
To Tim and family, so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. UMR Miner Football Brothers
My deepest sympathy to the Knollmeyer family on Joe’s passing. He will be well remembered.
Our family was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest condolences and prayers.
There is nothing stronger than the bond of young men who gather together to do great things. Joe, you were one of us, we miss you…and we love you brother. To Joe’s family, we are praying for each of you, that you find strength in the many memories of great times. Much love, Craig Heath, UMR 1981
I graduated from Hellas with Joe. One football game, it rained all evening. We couldn’t pass, our running backs couldn’t make a cut without falling. Coach put Big Joe in the backfield. Play after play he marched us down the field. 4-5 yards at a time, often carrying a couple tacklers with him. We won that game on Joe’s back. Playing in that mud was the most fun I ever had in a football uniform! Rest In Peace, Big Joe
Thoughts and prayers for the entire Knollmeyer Family. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends at this time. Andy and Susanne Fleetwood
Our deepest sympathy to the Knollmeyer families. Joe will be remembered and missed by many. Patrick and Tammy Kliethermes
Will never forget when Joe and Mark Koenigsfeld rescued Homer and me during a blizzard after I’d locked the keys in the running truck at our farm.He got a bowl of hot stew for doing his work of Corporal Mercy! I will miss talking to him! You have my deepest sympathy!
The whole Knollmeyer have our deepest sympathy for the passing of Joe. From waiting to him at BJS Restruant to knowing him from working at the store . He will be missed by so many. Rest well Kevin and Judy Hicks
I remember that game as well. I think we were playing Rolla.
RIP Joe was always helpful in the store ,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Joe will remain in our hearts forever.
To the entire Knollmeyer family: Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for Joe’s passing. I met Joe back in the 80s but we lost track of each other. He was always fun & a really nice guy. I am sorry I didn’t keep in touch with him. Joe was one of the ‘Good Guys”. May he rest in peace. Semper Fidelis.
My condolences to Joe’s family. I played on the Helias Tennis Team with Joe. He was always available for an extra pick up game after practice if asked. What a kind and generous man Joe was… even back then. Rest in peace, Joe! –Paul Schneider
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Knollmeyer family. Joe and I had become good friends over the last 16 years and I will always miss the conversations we had.
I was a classmate of Joe’s at Helias – always a genuinely nice guy to all. Prayers for Joe’s family. Rest in peace Joe.
Very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed each soccer season. Always there providing positive coaching to the young players even during the last winter season. In my thoughts and prayers.
I was a classmate of Joe s at Saint George School in Linn as well as at Helias. He was a larger than life, gentle soul. Completely honest and unabashed, as well as being highly intelligent and humble. A considerate and supportive man, I believe that he was respected by all. It tears my heart deeply to read of his passing.
My deepest condolences to the Knollmeyer family. I have known Joe for 44 years. Joe was kind, helpful and humble. We conversed on many occasions. Joe believed that life’s goal, the ultimate “touchdown” was to be seated in the Kingdom of God. I believe he scored that “touchdown “. Perhaps the thought of Joe in such glory can ease our sorrow. And perhaps we too can strive for that ultimate “touchdown”. I am certain our friend,Joe, would like that. May God bless all. Steve Milla Sent from my iPhone
” University of Missouri – Rolla friends ” Brian Sievers, Steve Milla, Bob Kuhlmann, Steve Schaeffer, Greg Tolcou
My deepest sympathy to the Knollmeyer family. Rest In Peace Joe.
Deepest condolences on the passing of Joe. Some of my earliest and fondest memories are with Joe and my dad. Our love and prayers to the whole family
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I had the pleasure of working with Joe’Dad and grandfather in Linn from 56 to 60 as well as later doing business with them. Linn is my hometown. I am so sorry for his loss. Such a great family and awesome business people. Thanks to all they have done for the community. My husband and I were homebuilders and now a Broker with Action Realty with my Son Ken for the past 37 years. God Bless your entire family. Let his memories live on. I am grateful for all your family. We now go to St. Joseph but were members of IC years ago and my children and grandchildren have attended Helias.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Joe was a great man. Heaven gained a good man. Warmest condolences. -Savannah Milla
Tim and Family, So sorry to hear about your brother Joe. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the entire family during this difficult time.
Prayers and hugs to the entire Knollmeyer family. From John and Jolene (Schenherr) Kellogg. ❤️
My deepest sympathy to the Knollmeyer family. Joe was a pleasure to work for. Joe and Charlotte Schaperclaus
Janice, So sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you, your children, and the entire Knollmeyer Family during this difficult time. Mel & Betty Sundermeyer
My sympathy to the Knollmeyer family. I remember Joe at Helias as just a really nice kid who worked hard, was respectful, and quietly successful at everything he did. May God be with all of you are this difficult time.
Love and prayers to all the Knollmeyer families. I spend many hours at Knollmeyer Hardward and Hometown Lumber waiting on my dad (John) while Joe, John Sr solved the world problems or fixed something. I am sure the three of them are up there in heaven know chatting it up. Keep him close to your heart and keep those memories alive. Sarah (Koenigsfeld) Powers
Bruce and I wish God’s blessings to you Janice and your children.