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Russel Davidsmeier Obituary
He was born Sept. 25, 1923, in rural Cass County, the son of William and Alta Oetgen Davidsmeier. He married Sarah Kathryn Jokisch on Nov. 20, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia.
Surviving is his wife, Sarah Davidsmeier of rural Virginia; two children, Susan Smith (friend, Ron Lynn) of Virginia and Martin (wife, Penny) Davidsmeier of rural Virginia; four grandchildren, Elissa (husband, Chad) Harrison and Victory Davidsmeier Moore, both of rural Virginia, Thomas (wife, Rebecca) Davidsmeier of Naperville and Maria Davidsmeier of Chicago; nine great-grandchildren, Lydia, William, Lucinda, Maxwell, Hannah, Myra, Sarah, Rachel and Joseph; two sisters, Barbara (husband, Jim) Thomas of Springfield and Shirley (husband, Bob) Black of Williamsville; two brothers, Willis (wife, Pat) Davidsmeier of Springfield and Kenneth (wife, Sherri) Davidsmeier of Lakewater, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Fern Davis Davidsmeier; his grandson Andrew Martin Davidsmeier; three brothers, Orville, Robert and Donald; and one sister, Doris Mae Waters.
Mr. Davidsmeier was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in rural Virginia where he served as elder and deacon for many years. He also served on the Cass County Fair Board and the Bluff Springs Farmers Elevator Board. Russel was a lifelong resident and farmer in Cass County and in his youth he was recognized as a champion hand corn shucker.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in rural Virginia. Private family graveside services will be held at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials have been suggested to Shiloh Church Building Fund, American Diabetes Association or Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Tracey Dees
June 8, 2011
Shirley & family. I'm very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers.
June 8, 2011
Marty, Sarah K and Susan, I am so sorry to read this. What a guy! I have so many fun memories of being on the farm, cutting corn out the beans, bailing hay and just conversation in general. There is a taxi across the street from me that has Mexico plates. I thought about it being a real Tijuana Taxi and immediatley thought of the Herb Alpert concert that you took me to at the State Fair. The road trip down to see Susan at school will always be a great memory. Thanks for sharing him with me. I know I am better for it. I pray for all of those left behind. Peace be with you all.
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