Eugene Frederick Kollmeyer

Mr. Eugene Frederick Kollmeyer passed away at his residence, Sunday, March 14, 2004, at the age of 84 years, 11 months & 23 days. He was born March 21, 1919, in Farmington, & was the only child of the late Fred J. Kollmeyer & Myrtle Lee (Griffin) Kollmeyer. He was also preceded in death by 1 Grandson, John L. Kollmeyer. He is survived by his WIFE of 64 years, Nellie Marie (Laws) Kollmeyer; FOUR CHILDREN: Robert & wife Margaret of Summersville, MO; Susan & husband, Joe Faenger; Kenny & wife Sharon; and Nancy & husband, Michael Eaves, all of Farmington. 10 Grandchildren: Laura (Shawn) Caldwell, of Bonne Terre; Matthew Kollmeyer, of Clearwater, FL; Cody Kollmeyer, of Summersville, MO; Kendra (Michael) Graham, of Fredericktown; Derrick, Katie & Callie Eaves; Amanda (J.D.) Richards, Maggie Kollmeyer, all of Farmington & Jennifer (Rick) Mejia, of IL. 5 Great-Grandchildren: Connor Caldwell; Garrett Graham, Taylor Richards, Kiana & Ricky Mejia, & many other relatives & friends. Eugene was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church as a child & continued to be a faithful member until his death. He was active in the leadership of his church, serving as President of the Church Council Board of Elders & St. Paul's Lutheran School Board member. He had been a dairy/beef farmer all of his life - first in partnership with his father, & then with his son. He was active in many agriculture-related organizations, including: member of MO. Farm Bureau; President of St. Francois Co. Farm Bureau for over 20 years; a member of Mid-America Dairymen's Association. Past member of St. Francois Co. Extension Council, 4-H member & 4-H Club Leader, St. Francois Co. Fair Board & for many years Superintendent of Field Crops Department at the County Fair. Despite being active in his community & church, he was a devoted husband and extremely proud father; grandfather & great-grandfather. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially in their camper, often accompanied by children; grandchildren & friends. For many years they spent part of their winter in Southern Texas & tried to attend the MO. State Fair on their wedding anniversary, because they spent their honeymoon there in 1939. Visitation Tuesday afternoon, 3-9 p.m., Visitation resumes Wednesday morning at 7 am at TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, Farmington, & the funeral will be Wednesday morning, 11 am, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment in Lutheran Cemetery, Farmington. Memorials to: * St. Paul Lutheran School, Building Fund &/or * St. Paul Lutheran Church, General Fund.