SYLVANUS REGINALD "SYL" BUERSMEYER
January 28, 1918 ~ July 8, 2012
Sylvanus Reginald Syl Buersmeyer, 94 of Jefferson City, died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Center.
He was born on January 28, 1918, in St. Thomas, the son of the late Michael Robert and Elizabeth Christine Sommer Buersmeyer.
Syl graduated in 1936, from St. Peter High School and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was united in marriage on February 18, 1947, in Jefferson City, to Margaret Lucille Johnson who preceded him in death on October 5, 1990.
Retiring in 1981, Syl worked as an analyst for the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department for thirty-two years.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 35; American Legion Post No.5; and Over 50 Club at St. Martin Catholic Church.
Syl is survived by three sons, Stephen L. (Lucy) Buersmeyer; Mark R. (Nancy) Buersmeyer; all of Jefferson City; David L. (Peg) Buersmeyer, St. Martins; one daughter, Sylvia A. Howerton, Jefferson City; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Connie (Mary) Buersmeyer, South Bend, Ind.; and one sister, Celestine Buersmeyer, Jefferson City.
He was proceeded in death by his great-grandson, Brody Kopp; his brother, Clarence Buersmeyer; his sister, Cornelia Buersmeyer; and his sister-in-law, Hermina Buersmeyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt, officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin Catholic Church.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Catholic Church, 7148, St. Martins Ave., Jefferson City, Mo 65109; Helias Catholic High School, 1305 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or to Donors Choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home 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.
He was born on January 28, 1918, in St. Thomas, the son of the late Michael Robert and Elizabeth Christine Sommer Buersmeyer.
Syl graduated in 1936, from St. Peter High School and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was united in marriage on February 18, 1947, in Jefferson City, to Margaret Lucille Johnson who preceded him in death on October 5, 1990.
Retiring in 1981, Syl worked as an analyst for the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department for thirty-two years.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 35; American Legion Post No.5; and Over 50 Club at St. Martin Catholic Church.
Syl is survived by three sons, Stephen L. (Lucy) Buersmeyer; Mark R. (Nancy) Buersmeyer; all of Jefferson City; David L. (Peg) Buersmeyer, St. Martins; one daughter, Sylvia A. Howerton, Jefferson City; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Connie (Mary) Buersmeyer, South Bend, Ind.; and one sister, Celestine Buersmeyer, Jefferson City.
He was proceeded in death by his great-grandson, Brody Kopp; his brother, Clarence Buersmeyer; his sister, Cornelia Buersmeyer; and his sister-in-law, Hermina Buersmeyer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt, officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin Catholic Church.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Catholic Church, 7148, St. Martins Ave., Jefferson City, Mo 65109; Helias Catholic High School, 1305 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or to Donors Choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home 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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Steve, Lucy, Grant and Family – Sorry for your lose of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Dave and Peg, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. Sam and Vicki McElwaine
I am so sorry to hear about Syl’s passing. He was a good friend and walking buddy of Frank’s. Now he and Frank can Walk, have breakfast and visit in heaven together. I had carpal tunnel surgery this morning so I won’t be coming to the wake or funeral but know that I am thinking of your family and praying for Syl and all of you. Marcella
I am so Sorry to hear This. My Thoughts & Prayers are with Steve & The rest of the Buersmeyer Family.
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you family in our thoughts and prayers.