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Martin Davidsmeier Obituary
He was born May 5, 1952, in Jacksonville, the son of Russel Ernest and Sarah Kathryn Jokisch Davidsmeier. He married his high school sweetheart Penelope Schroll on Dec. 19, 1970, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown.
He is survived by his wife, Penny Davidsmeier of rural Virginia; his mother, Sarah Davidsmeier of rural Virginia; three daughters, Elissa (Chad) Harrison of rural Virginia, Victory Moore of rural Virginia, and Maria Davidsmeier of Minneapolis; his son, Thomas (Rebecca) Davidsmeier of St. Charles; 12 grandchildren, Lydia Davidsmeier, William Davidsmeier, Lucy Harrison, Maxwell Moore (father, David Moore), and Hannah, Myra, Sarah, Rachel, Joseph, Peter, Ezekiel, and Nineveh Davidsmeier.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russel Ernest Davidsmeier (2011); his sister, Susan L. Davidsmeier Smith (2018) (surviving life partner, Ron Lynn); and a son in infancy, Andrew Martin Davidsmeier (1974).
Martin graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1970 and in 1973 he graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. He was a past member of the Cass County Fair Board, Sangamon Valley Township Board, and the Bluff Springs Elevator Board. Most recently, he was a volunteer at Cass County Food Pantry. Martin was a faithful and active member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as a church elder and Sunday School Superintendent. Most important to him was his family. He was a fourth generation family farmer, a 4-H grandpa who wouldn't miss any of his grandchildren's events, and was always trying to say "I Love You" more than his wife.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Virginia. Burial will be at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Cass County Food Pantry or Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Jack Smith
May 14, 2019
Penny, SK, all the kids & grandkids, I didn't see this in time to be there, but send my best to you. Please reach out if I can be of any help in a difficult time.
Stephanie Johnson
May 14, 2019
I am so, so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Mrs Davidsmeier. Also my condolences to his wife and their children and grandchildren.
Marie Keeney
May 14, 2019
I was sorry to learn of Martin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 14, 2019
Penny and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Martin's passing! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Cal & Marcia Forman
David G. Hall
May 13, 2019
Our dearest cousin Penelope Louise and family, No words can convey to you our deepest sympathy for your loss of Martin. Martin was a very special person and will be sadly missed. Dear cousin and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Barbara and David
Cindy Hobrock
May 12, 2019
Penny and family,
So sorry for your loss. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. All of you are in my prayers.
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