Donald Eugene Roetemeyer

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Brian Theime officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors.

Donald was born on November 2, 1931 in Ashley, IL the son of William and Elda (Brandhorst) Roetemeyer who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Army and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was married on June 15, 1955 in Centralia, IL to Beverly Queen. Don retired from Kmart in 1987, working in management.

Survivors include: his wife, Beverly Roetemeyer of the home; five children, David Roetemeyer (Victoria) of Columbia, MO, Donna Roetemeyer of St. Louis, MO, Lisa Allen (Kraig) of Gambrills, MD, Linda Eggemeyer (Jim) of Columbia, MO and Rich Roetemeyer (the late Josie) of St. Louis, MO; 13 grandchildren, Zachary Roetemeyer, Nikolaus Roetemeyer, Philip Eggemeyer, Gregory Allen, Ethan Roetemeyer, Katlyn Jensen, Kyle Eggemeyer, Garrett Allen, Tanner Jensen, Eric Eggemeyer, Colleen Roetemeyer, Scott Eggemeyer, Chad Allen and two great grandchildren, Emerson and Avery Roetemeyer.

He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Clarence and LeRoy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association OR National Kidney Foundation, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.