July 10, 1915 ~ April 14, 2018
Mildred Ann (Bode) Landwehr, age 102 years, of Jefferson City, Missouri, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on July 10, 1915, at the Bode Farm, Cole County, Missouri, the daughter of Stephan and Johanna Bode. She attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Taos. She made her First Holy Communion, was confirmed, and was married in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to Frank J. Landwehr on October 20, 1941. Frank passed away on September 20, 1994. Mildred and Frank raised their family and operated a dairy farm on East McCarty Street until 1964. They began to develop Landwehr Hills Subdivision in 1965. She was always happy to be a farmers wife and a stay-at-home mom. Her main ambition in life was to love and care for her husband and children. Mildred was a member of Immaculate Conception Church for over eighty years. She served on the Parish Council for two years and was a member of the St. Anns Sodality and the Legion of Mary. She helped with funeral luncheons for many years. Mildred also worked with the Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts of Immaculate Conception School and sewed all the neckerchiefs for the new scouts at Troop 6. With her prayers and encouragement, she was proud to have two sons and a grandson who became Eagle Scouts. Mildred was a member of the Missouri Extension Homemakers Association that started in 1944 with 43 members. She was one of the founders of the East Side Betterment Association formed in 1965. It is now called the East Side Business Association. Mildred loved gardening, canning, and freezing for her family. She said that she did not grow many flowers because she was too busy taking care of her family and her children were her flowers. Mildreds long time hobby was making quilts for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved baking homemade bread to share with her family, friends, and neighbors. She loved to grow orchids on her windowsills because they are so beautiful and so easy to grow. Survivors include: five children: Stephana Landwehr of Jefferson City, Carl Landwehr (Carolyn) of Jefferson City, Thomas Landwehr (Diane) of Jefferson City, John Landwehr (Peggy) of Jefferson City, and Frank Landwehr (Mary) of Jupiter, FL; eleven grandchildren: Theresa Heckman (Bryan), Eric Landwehr (Stacy), Matthew Landwehr (Katie), Christopher Landwehr (Christie), Michael Landwehr (Pamela), Elizabeth Landwehr, Becca Landwehr (Joseph Sheperty), David Landwehr, Ryan Landwehr, Katie Landwehr, and Michael Landwehr; fifteen great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Scheuler (Josh), Abaigeal Heckman, Kyle Landwehr, Jeremiah Heckman, Nathanael Landwehr, William Heckman, Lillian Landwehr, Zachary Landwehr, Logan Landwehr, Harrison Landwehr, Benjamin Landwehr, Samuel Landwehr, Emily Landwehr, Lauren Landwehr, and Jane Landwehr; one sister: Helen Blume; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 years, Frank, an infant son, John, on November 29, 1943, four sisters and four brothers. A prayer service will be held at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday April 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in Jefferson City with visitation to follow from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday April 20 at Immaculate Conception Church with the Reverend Don Antweiler officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Frank J. Landwehr Scholarship Fund at Helias High School, the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund, or Vitae Foundation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
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To the family of Mildred Landwehr ~~ Deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Just this past week Mildred come to mind since I hadn’t see or heard about her.
My deepest sympathy to all the family. I know how Mildred will be missed! I rejoice with Mildred who is now with our dear Incarnate Word.
As with my father, Alex Bode, Mildred’s brother, Proverbs 17:6, “the children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children”, comes to mind for her also. To Mildred, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her “crown”, her pride, her joy. I am certain she included her (grand)-nieces and (grand)-nephews in that group also. She treated all children as hers and loved them all equally. She, along with her brothers and sisters, Marie, Catherine, Cletus, Ed, Freddy, Alex, Gertrude, Dorothy are all missed for the high standards they set for themselves and their children and the faith in ourselves they all bestowed on us!!! Heaven has added a true angel. Peace and God Bless!!
Stephana, so very sorry to hear the sad news about your mother’s passing. Will keep you and your family in my prayers, Shirley Linnenbrink Stockman
Heaven just got even brighter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Aunt Mildred will be missed. She was always a kind soul. I know that my dad liked her very much as his sister. In fact, I know that my parents asked her to be our guardian if something happened to my parents when we were little. Thank goodness that did not happen, but that says a great deal about her. I know how hard it is to lose a mother. Even though you expect your parents to pass, it still makes you feel sad. I an sending positive thoughts your way during this tough time…
Carl & Carolyn and family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Lifting you all up in our prayers that the Lord will bring you comfort and peace.
John, my friend, my heartfelt condolences to you and to Peggy and to all in the Landwehr family.
To the entire Landwehr family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
John and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mildred and Family, You will be remembered for your upbeat spirit and gracious manners. We know God has welcomed you warmly for your faith and belief. Your laughter and joy will be remembered by all who knew you. Our condolences to the family but we all know she is in a better place. Dave and Mary Blume
I remember Mildred very fondly. She and my Grandmother (Celeste Laux) lived very close and I remember going to Mildred’s home to visit. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You have our sympathy.
John and Peggy, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mildred. From all the things I hear about her from the two of you, she was a wonderful lady. Wow 102! What a blessing for the family to have her for all those years. I know she will be missed by her entire family and all her friends but what great memories everyone will have. My sympathy to the entire family of Mildred.
Frank and Mary, my condolences. I met your mom and dad over forty years ago when Frank and I were in high school. Again my sympathy to you and your family.
Stephana, we were sorry to learn of your mother’s passing, what a blessing it was to have her with you for so many years. We know you will miss her dearly. Our Sympathy to you and your family.
The Short sisters
Stephana, we were sorry to learn of your mother’s passing, what a blessing it was to have her with you for so many years. We know you will miss her dearly. Our Sympathy to you and your family.
The Short sisters
To the Landwehr Family-My deepest sympathy and condolences. You will be in my prayers. What a beautiful and long life that touched may people.
Mildred was one of the nicest people I have ever met. The entire Laux family offers our sincere condolences. She was a real gem and has left a lasting legacy.
Stephana Landwehr and all family, My Deepest, Most Sincere Sympathy on your tremendous loss. (Barbara L. (Bernskoetter) Robinson. (Stephana, we were classmates at I.C.)
I have nothing but good memories of Mildred. I grew up just down the road, and whether I knocked on her door on an errand for Mom or to collect money for the newspaper, Mildred always had a smile and a cookie for me. She was a very sweet lady.
With deepest sympathy to The Landwehr Family from The Family of The Late Victor Stegeman…Dad often spoke of helping out with his mechanical skills at The Landwehr’s!
Frank, Nancy and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We hope that in the coming days, tears will turn into smiles when reflecting on the life of your mother.