Kenneth Joseph Altheuser
August 23, 1959 ~ July 14, 2020
Kenneth Joseph Altheuser, 60, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at his home in Jefferson City, Missouri.
He was born August 23, 1959, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Bernard Gustave and Virginia Catherine (Brauner) Altheuser.
Ken was a 1977 graduate of Helias High School
He was married to Irene Riesse. He later was united in marriage on August 21, 1999, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Carol Napier who lives at the home.
Ken began working for his dad in construction and eventually owned and operated his own roofing company, Ken’s Roofing. He continued working on small construction and remodeling projects.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Ken worked with his wife to create shadow boxes of animal art. Ken cut out the animals and carved in their details; then Carol painted them.
Surviving of the home include his wife Carol Altheuser and daughter Lesley Altheuser. Other surviving family members include his son, Dennis Altheuser, Tebbetts; his daughter, Stacey Reeves (Mike Smallwood), Holts Summit; four grandchildren, Madison Reeves, Mackenzie Reeves, T.J. Reeves, Emerald Smallwood; and four siblings, Cathleen (Carl) McGeorge, Jefferson City; Gerald Altheuser, Tebbetts; Janet (Art) McGeorge, Jefferson City; and Bernice (Ezra) Vest, Tebbetts.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating. The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the Lesley Altheuser Scholarship Fund. Please make checks made payable to Lesley Altheuser.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born August 23, 1959, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Bernard Gustave and Virginia Catherine (Brauner) Altheuser.
Ken was a 1977 graduate of Helias High School
He was married to Irene Riesse. He later was united in marriage on August 21, 1999, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Carol Napier who lives at the home.
Ken began working for his dad in construction and eventually owned and operated his own roofing company, Ken’s Roofing. He continued working on small construction and remodeling projects.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Ken worked with his wife to create shadow boxes of animal art. Ken cut out the animals and carved in their details; then Carol painted them.
Surviving of the home include his wife Carol Altheuser and daughter Lesley Altheuser. Other surviving family members include his son, Dennis Altheuser, Tebbetts; his daughter, Stacey Reeves (Mike Smallwood), Holts Summit; four grandchildren, Madison Reeves, Mackenzie Reeves, T.J. Reeves, Emerald Smallwood; and four siblings, Cathleen (Carl) McGeorge, Jefferson City; Gerald Altheuser, Tebbetts; Janet (Art) McGeorge, Jefferson City; and Bernice (Ezra) Vest, Tebbetts.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating. The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the Lesley Altheuser Scholarship Fund. Please make checks made payable to Lesley Altheuser.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry to see this, went to St. Peter’s with Kenny. Grade school friends, and so were our mothers. Prayers for the familyߙ Carol Kuensting-Lochhead
Kenneth was a good man with a kind and humble heart. He loved to laugh and joke around and had an artist heart. He is gone to soon and is missed by many.
You will be missed uncle ken.
Kenneth was such a lot of fun to sit and visit with. Very knowledgeable and he had a lot of love and compassion for his family and friends. I enjoyed a visit with him at his Aunt Marie’s his caring ways for taking care of her over the years and his talent by gardening. Woodwork and the love you could tell by his stories of his family . Carol and Lesley and the rest of the family I know you have a new guardian angel watching above you. Lesley your Dad was so proud of you and your musical ability and talent. And of course you and your chickens ߐ” ❤️.
In reading through the memories, we all have the same beautiful thoughts about Kenny.. he was a quiet gentle soul with a genuine heart!! So sorry for the family’s loss.. ߙϰߒ•
Had many long chats with this gentleman back in the days when his son Dennis would come to visit my son Rick. He had high standards and was an honest and hard working person. Rest in peace Ken.
I always remember Ken visiting and taking care of aunt Marie, we talked of many things from growing vegetables to roofing repair. My condolences to his family.
Jane & I pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared.
(Daughter Lesley A) I was very close to my Dad. I’m a Daddy’s Girl. He always went by “Ken.” He and I would play dulcimers together and go to the Runge Center. Dad could not read music, but loved the sound of a dulcimer. His full-blooded Indian or Native American friend Ray introduced Dad to a dulcimer. Later over the years I found it and asked Dad what it was. He could not play any more because I would cry because as a little baby I had sensitive hearing. I was older then and I asked Dad, “If I’m the reason you quit, can I be the reason you start up again?” Then Dad tried to learn how to play again. I can read music while Dad goes by ear. We worked together to play pretty music on his dulcimer. Later I got one of my own. We loved to play at nursing homes(before covid19 came) and make the people happy. I named my rooster Kenny after my Dad. He made a long trip about 6 years ago to get my hens. I have a few remaining. Princess Fluff would play tea party with me when Dad was busy. Then when Dad came home –I would gave him a big hug and we could spend time together. Dad taught me how to throw a football; taught me how to fish; taught me how to handle bullies in school. Dad has taught me so much. He taught me how to garden and encouraged me to be the best I can and to always try. Every year I would make my parents a birthday, Christmas, and Mother’s/Father’s Day gifts out of arts and crafts supplies. Dad loved hummingbirds, cardinals, and nature. So I made him birds for the holidays. I still have a few of his future gifts. I know he can see them. I still wish I could give Dad his gifts and a big hug. It saddens me very much to lose my favorite man in the world… One of my best friends, an amazing person, a nice and strong man, and a great Dad.
Dad could joke around while also being serious when needed. He would sing loud and terrible on purpose to make me and Mom laugh. He loved his wood working and to see Mom and I’s art too. He loved to carve out birds for Mom to paint. He sometimes would sing in the morning while getting coffee. Dad: “This is the way you pour the glass(x3) early in the morning.” Dad takes a sip and burps, “This is the way you burn you mouth(x3) call the fire-department late in the evening!” He would make up goofy songs and sing loud. He played well on the dulcimer, but purposely sang loud and badly. Dad would joke around to have a good time and to make happy memories. He loved to tell lots of stories and jokes. Sure, he could go for hours, but it was really fun to listen too. He had a great sense of humor and loved his art(birds) and to watch the backyard birds. I will really miss hearing his voice and seeing his art. I made some hummingbird and flower art(frame for his photo) in his honor to hang in his house.
Dad was a hard working man. He made a new produce stand for Mom. He fixed up the house and things in it. He did odd and in jobs, roofing, painting, mowing… Dad never retired. When he got older, he cut back on the roofing. He did small repairs instead of the whole roof. He gardened and worked on his wood working. He did what he loved. He even took off some days for gardening, cutting wood, and family time. He also played the dulcimer with me at the nursing homes. Dad was talented in many ways. I will miss him so much.
Gerald worked for my Dad for a short time so I was lucky enough to became quite familiar with the Altheuser family. Bernard and Virginia raised honest, hard working children strong in character yet genuine. what you saw is what you got. Kenneth displayed all these attributes in his life and more. He will be missed by his family ,friends , and his fellow parishioners at St Peter Church. Bob Bock
Deepest sympathy from the Bates family: Ron & Ginny…….Rick & Ashley…….Dale & Misty…….Sha-Tel
Lesley, your dad cared so much about you and was so proud. Keep playing that dulcimer. He just beamed with pride when you played it. I am thinking of you, your mom, and your family.
I knew Mr. Altheuser through his daughter, a student of mine at the high school. We spoke most often at conferences: I am quite a talker, and so was Mr. Altheuser, so we usually met for quite a while to talk about all manner of things. I was always impressed by the his remarkable intensity and love for his family, his impeccable code of ethics and sincerity, and his good humor. It was obvious to me and to anybody who could talk with him for even ten minutes that he was a hard worker and craftsman, and a great father and family man. My heart is with his family.