JOSEPH OTTO ANTWEILER
August 3, 1918 ~ April 12, 2011
Joseph Otto Antweiler, 92, of Jefferson City, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at St. Joseph Bluffs.He was born on August 3, 1918, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Christian and Elizabeth Hohm Antweiler.Joseph served with the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier.He was united in marriage on January 2,1946, in Jefferson City, to Evelyn Regina Knernschield who preceded him in death on September 28, 2008.Joseph was an experienced aircraft mechanic with Lockheed Aircraft in California and Industrial Aviation in Jefferson City until his retirement.He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church where he served on the parish council and coordinated and participated with perpetual adoration. He was a member and past president of Holy Name Society and was very active in many church and community organizations and activities.His greatest passions in life included his faith, farming, and most especially his family.Survivors include: four children, the Rev. Donald J. Antweiler, Loose Creek; Robert P. (Mari-Anne) Antweiler, Jefferson City; Thomas L. (Meryl) Antweiler, Jefferson City; Richard D. (Karen) Antweiler, Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Joshua Antweiler, Cassandra Atchison, Jessica Braun, Elizabeth Straatmann; and six great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by three sisters, Sr. Philomene Antweiler, Roseanna Mueller, Agnes Hentges; and two brothers, Larry and Christian Antweiler.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald J. Antweiler, Rev. Msgr. Donald L. Lammers, the Rev. J. David Maher, and other priests of the diocese concelebrating.Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church Building Fund, 216 Broadway St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or Samaritan Center, 1310 East McCarty St. Jefferson City, Mo 65101.Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Hi Fr. Don and familyWe are so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Sorry I didn’t make it to the visitation, but I didn’t hear about it until Monday. He is in a much better place and is with your mom now. You and your family are in our thougths and prayers. Ernie and Debbie (Mueller) Klindt.
Our sincere sympathies on the death of your father. We cherish his friendship with our mother. May he rest in peace, Bill and Nancy Keel
People come and go in our lives and we realize how the Lord blesses us with these people who are such an inspiration in just being who they are. Since the time your Dad began to live at Heisinger and St. Joseph’s, he has been so inspiring to me as I got to know him. He was a true man about his faith and family, and a good game of Pitch 🙂 Joe’s interest always seemed to be on others, not on himself. If he ever said anything that even so slightly resembled a complaint, he would always add, “It could be worse”, then smile and shift the conversation to someone else. It was so enjoyable to see and hear Joe reminisce with Ruth Keel about their younger days and their shared experiences of life on the farm. They both often recalled fond memories of Joe’s friendship with Ruth’s oldest brother, David.Ruth will miss visiting with Joe each week, and so will I. It was my pleasure to know your Dad. Lisa Rackers
Dear Richard and family,I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May your memories sustain you during this time of grief.
Dear Tom (Antweiler),I was saddened to hear that you have lost your dad. You and your family have my sincerest sympathy, and will be in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you during this difficult time.Sincerely,Elaine (Kroeger) Herring
Richard, Karen and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of one so dear.
Dear Father Antweiler and Family,Condolences on the loss of your father. May he rest in peace.-Jack McNallyChicago
Father Don, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you! Cathy and Sophia Mudd
My thouhgts and prayers are with your familiy. Co-worker of Tom Antweiler.
Fr. Don and FamilyPlease accept my condolences on the loss of your father. I return to you the comfort and graces you have given my family in our sorrows and will pray for your parents and your family.
Dear Tommy, So sorry to hear about your Dad.Jackie(Kraus)Johnson
I wanted to send our condolences to the family, especially to Father Don Antweiler. We are all so very sorry for your loss, Father Don. Your father must have been a wonderful man to raise such a wonderful son like you!! Please know we are praying for your dad’s soul and for you and your family.May God Bless you and keep you all ~Tom, Valerie, and Elizabeth Hagan and Christopher Shinn
Our prayers and sincere condolences to all of the Antweiler family.May God grant you peace and the most pleasant memories at this time. St.Peter Catholic Church family.