Jerome Knollmeyer

Jerome Louis Knollmeyer, 77, Jefferson City, Mo., died Saturday, September 5, 2020, of pneumonia, at Boone Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jefferson City, Mo., at St. Mary's Hospital on February 25, 1943. Jerry was the son of Francis and Antoinette (Haar) Knollmeyer of Linn, Mo. He attended St. George Catholic School and Church. He graduated from Linn High School. Jerry loved his pet cats, especially Blaze, Lady Fenring (deceased,) and Thorsagard's Tattinger (deceased.) Jerry served in the U.S. Army as a radio mechanic. He retired from IBM, where he worked and was sent to many areas, including Japan, Rochester, Minn., Austin, Texas, and Raleigh, N.C. In retirement, he was a full timer in his 5th wheel recreational vehicle. After traveling, he settled in Jefferson City to be near his family. Jerry enjoyed a variety of interests including competitive roller and ice skating, playing theater organ, and playing trumpet in the Jefferson City Community Symphonic Band. He also played guitar, accordion, and hammer dulcimer. He was a member of the NRA and the United Sportsman's club. He supported conservative, common sense government, and was a member of the Sheriff's Posse. Also, he spent many hours riding bicycles and fixing bikes for the neighborhood children. Jerry was artistic and shared his talents in embroidery, vinyl, and created humorous signs for his front yard. Jerry was known for his great sense of humor and generous spirit. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jerome is survived by his brothers, Don (Jeanne) and Frank (Glennis); nephews, Joseph, John F., Timothy, Michael, Thomas; and nieces, Dianne Bisges, Denise Frey, Donna Knollmeyer, Kriste Ludwig, and Darla Iven. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Joseph, and sister-in-law, Eleanor Ann Knollmeyer. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church, Linn, Mo., on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11 a.m. followed by burial at St. George Cemetery. (Masks are required to enter St. George Church.) Expressions of sympathy may be made to Donald J. Trump Re-election Fund (MAGA) or St. George Church. Arrangements are under the direction of MILLARD Family Chapels, 919 East Main Street, Linn, MO 65051. (573) 897-4848. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com