Henry Rollie Stillman

Henry Rollie Stillman, 86, passed away on Friday August 23, 2019, at Lenoir Woods long term care center in Columbia, Mo. with his wife Florence by his side. Rollie was born on October 21, 1932, in St. Louis Missouri to Henry and Gladys Stillman. He was the fourth of six children. After graduating from Normandy High School, he was drafted by the Army and served two years in the Korean War. After his return, he met and married Neva Dorothy (Bilin) on September 15, 1956, (who proceeded him in death) and soon began college night school. Rollie worked as a draftsman and over the years became a purchasing agent, purchasing manager and plant manager in the automobile foam seat industry. He was a devoted husband and family man. He was always on the sidelines encouraging and supporting all four children's sporting events, Croatian music practices and performances and school events. On May 21, 1988, he married Florence Elizabeth Ball in Jefferson City Mo. Throughout their 31 years of marriage, they enjoyed travelling through Europe and the U.S. Upon retiring to the Lake of The Ozarks, they spent much of their time fishing, boating and entertaining friends, children and grandchildren at their lake home. Rollie loved family and company and was always sharing a joke, a story or providing interesting facts on a vast array of subjects. His family loved to hear him sing and play his ukulele. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Florence Elizabeth of 31 years; daughter, Susan Marie Stillman Dickerson of Columbia, Mo.; daughter, Sandra Ann Stillman Bayer and husband Carl Bayer of Muenster, Texas; daughter, Sharon Denise Stillman Leumas and husband John Leumas of Mandeville, La.; son, Stephen Patrick Stillman and partner Carla Chrisco of Imperial, Mo.; stepson, Emerson (Skip) Foster McGuire and wife Vicki McGuire of Ashland, Mo.; stepdaughter, Mary Beth Kepler and husband Gordan Kepler of Atlanta, Ga.; stepson, Joseph Albert McGuire and wife Carin McGuire of Belair Bluffs, Fla.; grandchildren, Robert Dickerson, Maria Dickerson Phelps, John Dickerson, Caitlin Leumas, Hannah Leumas, Travis Bayer, Trey McGuire, Emma McGuire, Gina McGuire, Maria McGuire, Amanda McGuire, Joe Jr. McGuire, Alaina McGuire and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings: Florence, Raymond, Margaret, Jim and Millie; and grandson, Mark Joseph Bayer. Interment for Rollie is scheduled for Friday, August 30, 12:00 p.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville. A Memorial Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, from 2-4:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00, both at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salvation Army, 927 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.