Marilyn Arline Plassmeyer
April 13, 1929 ~ September 22, 2020
Marilyn Arline Plassmeyer, 91, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at her residence.
She was born on April; 13, 1929, the oldest daughter of the late George William Onken and Irma Davis Onken.
In 1930, the family moved to Jefferson City.
A 1947 graduate of Jefferson City High School, she attended Jefferson City Junior College and the University of Missouri.
She was married on December 27, 1948, in Jefferson City to Anthony Francis Plassmeyer who preceded her in death on February 24, 2009. They made their home in Westphalia, Missouri, until 1967 when they bought a farm on the Osage River near Folk, Missouri.
Marilyn was originally hired part-time by Three Rivers Electric Cooperative to edit their membership newsletter. Two years later she went to work for them full-time until retiring as Manager of the Members Services Department following thirty-two years of faithful employment.
She was a founding member and past president of the Westphalia Historical Society. She was a recipient of several professional and civic community awards.
In her retirement she was a volunteer in reading with Fatima Elementary and Cedar Hill schools for over fifteen years. She retired when she turned 89.
Her proudest achievement was her family.
She is survived by three children, Cheryl (Joe) Rutz, Washington, Missouri; Anthony "Chip" (Diane) Plassmeyer, Livermore, Colorado; and Joan (Dennis) Fick, Westphalia, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Shelby (Jay) Bunge, Labadie, Missouri; Carrie (Joe) Freese, Leslie (Joe) Haddox, and Anthony (Andrea) Rutz, all of Washington, Missouri; Curt (Katie) Plassmeyer, Estes Park, Colorado; Angela (Andrew) Matthewman, Windsor, Colorado; Ryan (Stacy) Fick, Jefferson City; and Casey (Adrienne) Fick, Columbia, Missouri; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Marcia Burwell.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Her body was donated to the University of Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to Jefferson City Animal Shelter, 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club, 1105 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65091, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on April; 13, 1929, the oldest daughter of the late George William Onken and Irma Davis Onken.
In 1930, the family moved to Jefferson City.
A 1947 graduate of Jefferson City High School, she attended Jefferson City Junior College and the University of Missouri.
She was married on December 27, 1948, in Jefferson City to Anthony Francis Plassmeyer who preceded her in death on February 24, 2009. They made their home in Westphalia, Missouri, until 1967 when they bought a farm on the Osage River near Folk, Missouri.
Marilyn was originally hired part-time by Three Rivers Electric Cooperative to edit their membership newsletter. Two years later she went to work for them full-time until retiring as Manager of the Members Services Department following thirty-two years of faithful employment.
She was a founding member and past president of the Westphalia Historical Society. She was a recipient of several professional and civic community awards.
In her retirement she was a volunteer in reading with Fatima Elementary and Cedar Hill schools for over fifteen years. She retired when she turned 89.
Her proudest achievement was her family.
She is survived by three children, Cheryl (Joe) Rutz, Washington, Missouri; Anthony "Chip" (Diane) Plassmeyer, Livermore, Colorado; and Joan (Dennis) Fick, Westphalia, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Shelby (Jay) Bunge, Labadie, Missouri; Carrie (Joe) Freese, Leslie (Joe) Haddox, and Anthony (Andrea) Rutz, all of Washington, Missouri; Curt (Katie) Plassmeyer, Estes Park, Colorado; Angela (Andrew) Matthewman, Windsor, Colorado; Ryan (Stacy) Fick, Jefferson City; and Casey (Adrienne) Fick, Columbia, Missouri; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Marcia Burwell.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Her body was donated to the University of Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to Jefferson City Animal Shelter, 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club, 1105 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65091, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I have known Marilyn my whole life! We got our first German Shepherd dog from them when I was about 7 or 8 years old. She and Tony were friends of my parents, and introduced us to the first pizza we ever enjoyed! When we came back to Westphalia to live, I got reacquainted with Marilyn through our book club. She was always lively and vibrant and loving. She will be missed.
Marilyn was a dear friend and one of “48 girls” lunch group. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Lois Bess
To the Family of Marilyn ,Chip, Joan, Deb ,and all . May god bless you all & give you comfort in the days to come . She was a very kind & loving person & always had a smile . Now she is in Heaven with Tony &a lot of loved ones gone before . We have loved in life & we won’t forget you ever . May she rest in Peace . Love & prayers .Lucille Brune
Marilyn was a very kind, smart, wise, and strong woman. I will miss our conversations. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. I am holding her family close to my heart in prayer. May they experience comfort in love, support, and fond memories.
My deepest sympathy to Debbie, Chip, Joan and Marilyn’s entire family. I have lost a very dear friend, and heaven has gained a very special angel. Marilyn was so kind, such a talented writer and cook. I will miss having that special someone to talk to, laugh with and cry with. She was always a good should er to lean on. May her family receive comfort in knowing that Marilyn has earned her well deserved crown of eternal life. She can now SEE Jesus, and is reunited with Tony and others who have gone before her. She was a gem of a friend. Love, Rose McMurtry
I think anyone who knew Marilyn should consider themselves lucky. She was kind, sweet, funny, generous and made a fantastic pecan pie. 🙂 My mother was so very fortunate to have had Marilyn as a neighbor, and I got a friend in the bargain as well. I’ll cherish the many memories I have of Marilyn ( and Skye). My sincere condolences to the family. I will miss Marilyn. RIP