Mr. Cletus Edwin Baurichter

Cletus Edwin Baurichter, age 106, passed away October 30, 2026 at Lenoir Woods. A private burial service will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia, Mo. A memorial service will follow at a later date at Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia.

He was born September 19, 1920 to L. Edwin and Malinda C. Baurichter in New Bloomfield, Mo. He married Hazel Frances Newcomer in Chillicothe, Mo. on May 25, 1947. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2012.

Cletus graduated from Jefferson City High School and Chillicothe Business College with a general accounting degree. He began his career working at the Exchange National Bank (now Simmons) in Columbia. This was followed by Army service in the 102nd Infantry Division Medical Corps in the European Theater, where he earned three Bronze Star medals.

In 1952 he joined MFA Mutual Insurance Companies in a managerial position. In 1964 he, along with others, formed Silvey Companies, where he served as Treasurer until retirement in 1984. He was a member of the National Office Managers Association, an officer of the National Benevolent Association, and on the Board of the Boone County Historical Society.

Cletus was an active member of Memorial Baptist Church. Throughout the years he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Director, and member of various committees. After retirement he enjoyed working on the family farm (now Bedford Walk subdivision) and volunteering at Boone Hospital and the Boone County History Center. His hobbies were gardening and traveling. He and Hazel traveled in most of the United States and several foreign countries.

In 2001, he and Hazel moved to the Lenoir Retirement Community where they appreciated friends, activities, and the excellent care. Cletus was known for his strong faith, love of family, and generosity.

He is survived by daughters Lynne Wilson and Dr. Jane Howland (John) and sons Stephen Baurichter (Julia) and Dr. John Baurichter (Kathleen); grandchildren Jacob (Emily McWilliams) and Nick Wilson (Jordan Milne); Russ (Adriane), Matt (Mallory), and Anna (Daniel) Cornelius; Ben (Dr. Jennifer Schilke); and Katherine Berndt (James) and Josh Baurichter; and 10 great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother L.D. Baurichter, granddaughter Melissa Howland, and son-in-law Robert Wilson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church or Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries in Harrisburg, Mo.

Services are pending at this time.