Hugo Reinhardt Goldammer

Hugo Reinhardt Goldammer, 86, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center. He was born March 27, 1927, in Russellville, Missouri, a son of the late Otto and Josephine (Horak) Goldammer. He was confirmed on March 29, 1942, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville, Missouri. On October 8, 1950, he was united in marriage to Esther Strobel in Lohman, Missouri, who survives at the home. Hugo served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for the DX Service Station in Cedar City and was employed for over 34 years with the Missouri Department of Transportation Sign Department. Hugo was a charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and served as an officer of the church, a member of the building committee and Sunday School Superintendent. He also served on the District 2 Water Board. Hugo was an avid hunter and marksman. Being one of 12 children, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Along with his wife, Esther, he is survived by two sons: Michael Goldammer of St. Louis and Garry Goldammer (Shane) of Marshall; three brothers: Ray Goldammer (Mary) of Marengo, Iowa, Otto Goldammer (Shirley) of Russellville, and Irvin Goldammer (Dorothy) of Jefferson City; one sister: Della Ott of Russellville; one sister-in-law: Edna Goldammer of Lohman; and three grandchildren: Heather Goldammer of Butler, Damon Gesualdo (Makayla) of Phoenix, Arizona and Tavis Gesualdo of Centerville, Iowa. He was preceded in death by seven siblings: Herbert Goldammer, David Goldammer, Alfred Goldammer, Martha Vernon, Regina Verbarg, Roy Goldammer, and Viola Krause. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013, at Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Musselman officiating. Entombment with full military honors will follow in the Hawthorn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Jefferson City Manor Residence Fund or Hospice Compassus. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com