Edmund John Nolte

Edmund John Nolte, 87, of Cuba, formerly of Chamois, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1923, in Chamois, a son of Henry J. and Emma R. (Boss ) Nolte. He attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Chamois. He was married to Irene Brashear and Darlene Helton, both of whom preceded him in death. Edmund worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, starting at age 18 and working until his retirement as a channel inspector. He lived in Chamois for many years before moving to Nevada, Missouri and then to Cuba, Missouri where he resided until his death. Edmund was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by one sister, Agnes Faron of St. Louis; two brothers, Henry Nolte of Chamois and Joseph Nolte of Greensburg, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by eight siblings, Lawrence John Nolte, Clarence George Nolte, John Edward Nolte, Viola Regina Nolte, Teresa McMillan, Leona Smith, Anthony Nolte, and a stillborn infant. Friends will be received from 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Chamois, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Fr. David Means officiating. Interment will follow in the Most Pure Heart of Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Most Pure Heart of Mary Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of MEYER-HILKE-MILLARD Funeral Home, 107 S. Market St., (573) 763-5658. Condolences may be left for the family online at millardfamilychapels.com