Julia Lisetta Johannesmeyer
June 10, 1923 ~ January 2, 2019
Julia Lisetta Johannesmeyer, 95, of Freeburg, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Adam's Street Place in Jefferson City where she had been a resident after a stroke 5 years ago.
Julia was born June 10, 1923, in Gascondy, Missouri, the daughter of the late Theodore and Julia Eliza (Picker) Klebba.
She was united in marriage on November 9, 1946, in Rich Fountain to Cletus “Pete” Johannesmeyer, who preceded her in death on December 18, 2004.
Julia was a wife, mother, homemaker and a great cook, who was well known for her “sweet potato cookies”. For over 15 years, she was a bus driver for Fatima High School.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg where she was the first female lector in 1971. She served on various church committees, volunteered at school, and was a member of the Freeburg Chapter of the American Red Cross, for which she served as chairperson for the local blood drives for over 40 years.
Julia was a very fun loving person who always enjoyed telling or hearing a good joke. She loved to dance and often told her children “don't cry if I die on the dance floor – I died happy”. Julia was a caring, giving person who was often the first to offer help to anyone in need.
Her legacy will live on in her five daughters; Paralee (Ron) Kloeppel of Freeburg; Nancy (Steven) Maxwell of Freeburg; Cindy (John) Purcell of Peach Tree Corners, Ga.; Melody (Tom) Buersmeyer of Westphalia; Kay (Craig) Fitzpatrick of Jefferson City; two sons, Stephan (Kathy) Johannesmeyer of Westphalia; Jeffrey Johannesmeyer of Omaha, Neb; thirteen grandchildren; Sheila Bailey of Jefferson City; Eric Kloeppel of Freeburg; Karla Bridges of Linn; Levi Maxwell of Jefferson City; Merci McKinney of Westphalia; Stefanos Johannesmeyer of Omaha, Neb.; Adam Johannesmeyer of Seattle, Wash.; Jonathan Purcell of Atlanta, Ga.; Julia Fenner of Smyrna, Ga.; Drew Buersmeyer of Westphalia; Dane Fitzpatrick of Smithville, Mo.; Cali Cline of Encinitas, Ca. and Summer Williams of Westphalia; ten great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; honorary family member, Richard Weider and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004; one grandson, Kyle Fitzpatrick in 2004; her parents; three sisters, Anna Richter, Sophia Wegman and Rita Welschemeyer; three brothers, Adolph Klebba, Anthony Klebba and Theodore Klebba.
Visitation will be 4 pm to 8 pm, Monday, January 7, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 3:30 pm. Additional visitation will be Tuesday, January 8, from 10 am to 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church officiated by Fr. William Debo.
Burial will be in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus and Palliative Care; Holy Family Church or School or wishes of the family.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Julia was born June 10, 1923, in Gascondy, Missouri, the daughter of the late Theodore and Julia Eliza (Picker) Klebba.
She was united in marriage on November 9, 1946, in Rich Fountain to Cletus “Pete” Johannesmeyer, who preceded her in death on December 18, 2004.
Julia was a wife, mother, homemaker and a great cook, who was well known for her “sweet potato cookies”. For over 15 years, she was a bus driver for Fatima High School.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg where she was the first female lector in 1971. She served on various church committees, volunteered at school, and was a member of the Freeburg Chapter of the American Red Cross, for which she served as chairperson for the local blood drives for over 40 years.
Julia was a very fun loving person who always enjoyed telling or hearing a good joke. She loved to dance and often told her children “don't cry if I die on the dance floor – I died happy”. Julia was a caring, giving person who was often the first to offer help to anyone in need.
Her legacy will live on in her five daughters; Paralee (Ron) Kloeppel of Freeburg; Nancy (Steven) Maxwell of Freeburg; Cindy (John) Purcell of Peach Tree Corners, Ga.; Melody (Tom) Buersmeyer of Westphalia; Kay (Craig) Fitzpatrick of Jefferson City; two sons, Stephan (Kathy) Johannesmeyer of Westphalia; Jeffrey Johannesmeyer of Omaha, Neb; thirteen grandchildren; Sheila Bailey of Jefferson City; Eric Kloeppel of Freeburg; Karla Bridges of Linn; Levi Maxwell of Jefferson City; Merci McKinney of Westphalia; Stefanos Johannesmeyer of Omaha, Neb.; Adam Johannesmeyer of Seattle, Wash.; Jonathan Purcell of Atlanta, Ga.; Julia Fenner of Smyrna, Ga.; Drew Buersmeyer of Westphalia; Dane Fitzpatrick of Smithville, Mo.; Cali Cline of Encinitas, Ca. and Summer Williams of Westphalia; ten great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; honorary family member, Richard Weider and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004; one grandson, Kyle Fitzpatrick in 2004; her parents; three sisters, Anna Richter, Sophia Wegman and Rita Welschemeyer; three brothers, Adolph Klebba, Anthony Klebba and Theodore Klebba.
Visitation will be 4 pm to 8 pm, Monday, January 7, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 3:30 pm. Additional visitation will be Tuesday, January 8, from 10 am to 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church officiated by Fr. William Debo.
Burial will be in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus and Palliative Care; Holy Family Church or School or wishes of the family.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry for the loss of your grandmother
What a lovely lady. I had the privilage to meet Julia while my mom was also a resident at Adams Place. My condolences to her family. I commend you for being a loving and attentive family during her stay there!
Steve and Jeff, I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. It’s that part of life they never trained us for! Please know that you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you and praying for peace as you walk through this difficult time. Karen and Courtney Dothage
To the Family of Julia Johannesmeyer you are in my thoughts & prayers at this time loosing your Dear Mother . She was a loving person & a great friend . May God Bless you all & may he give you comfort in the days to come . Love & Prayers Lucille Brune ( Lou
Very sorry to the family… for the loss of this lovely lady. Always kind, always a warm smile.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. May the love and memories you shared with her over the years bring a smile to your face as you think of her each day. May the God of all comfort be with each of you.
Stephan & Kathie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Johannesmeyer family at this sad time. You have our deepest sympathy.
Parolee, my memories of your mother “ back in our days” of youth, are all so good. She was always smiling, and enjoyed our antics and having us around. She had a great sense of fun. I am so sorry for your loss, although I believe she is now -in heaven – back to her old happier, healthy self, enjoying life and enjoying seeing all her loved ones. It’s not easy to lose someone so special, but I know she is still loving all of you from her happy place.
Julie will be missed. Another one of the greatest generation who personified the true American spirit. She was a women way before her time and her zest for life and how she lived will be missed. All the best to her large extended family, I trust they will celebrate her life in the style she would have expected…