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Aug. 16, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church - Augusta

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James Willenbrink Obituary

James Willenbrink, 82, Defiance, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

He was survived by his beloved wife Pamalee Willenbrink (nee Hall), Defiance; two daughters, Stacy Keiser,, and Heidi Bohrmann both of Augusta; four sisters, Lorraine Gruber, Augusta, Milly Brandhorst, Washington, Ginny Willenbrink, Washington, Karen Willenbrink, Union; grandchildren, James, Josie, Drake, Jordyn, Daphne, Dylan, Jillian and Jennifer.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Willenbrink; mother, Margaret Willenbrink (nee: Eikel); and sister, Dorothy Gerdiman.

James and Pamalee enjoyed a wonderful marriage, and from this union they were blessed with two daughters, Stacy and Heidi. James was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church in Augusta. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a dedicated volunteer firefighter in Augusta for over 60 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 262. James cherished weekends boating on the river, hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, mowing the lawn, spending time with his grandchildren, enjoying a cold beer, barbecuing, and being surrounded by his beloved family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 15, at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville.

Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16 at Immaculate Conception Church, Augusta.

In honor of James, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or Augusta Fire Dept., in care of Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, Missouri 63385.

The Willenbrink Family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home, Augusta.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Missourian on Aug. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for James Willenbrink

Aug

15

Visitation

2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pitman Funeral Home

5542 Walnut Street, Augusta, MO 63332

Aug

16

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church - Augusta

5912 S Missouri 94, Augusta, MO 63332

Funeral services provided by:

Pitman Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Wentzville Chapel

1545 Wentzville Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385

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