Wilbur "Pete" Sundermeyer

Mr. Wilbur Philip "Pete" Sundermeyer, age 96, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born on December 23, 1927, in Holts Summit, Mo., the son of William H. and Carrie B. (Lefever) Sundermeyer. He was married on February 3, 1951, in Cedar City, Mo. to Louise L. Mickelis. They shared 57 years of marriage prior to Louise preceding him in passing on April 2, 2008.
Wilbur was a 1946 graduate of Jefferson City High School and in 1951, enlisted in the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict, earning a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in 1953.
Following his military service, he worked as a driver, delivering propane for Hydro Gas Company.
He was a member of the Cedar City Methodist Church and a prior member of the Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations.
In his free time, Wilbur loved to spend time at the family cabin. He could often be found with a fishing pole in hand, stocking up for one of his famous fish fries or playing cards with his family and friends. Above all he loved his family and will be remembered for his kindhearted demeanor and willingness to help in any way he could. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include: two children, Kathryn Ann "Kathy" Scott (Gary) of Jefferson City, Mo. and Gary Allen Sundermeyer of Tebbetts, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Linda Sundermeyer; one brother, Carl Sundermeyer (Carolyn) of Holts Summit, Mo.; three grandchildren, Amy Thomas (Matt), Eric Scott (Erica), Sarah Hammack (Riley); and five great-grandchildren, Chase and Avery Scott, and Bryn, Grant, and Karter Hammack.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise Sundermeyer; two sons, Donald Philip Sundermeyer and Kenny Lynn Sundermeyer; one daughter, Laura Lee Sundermeyer; and four siblings.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Freeman Mortuary.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in the Freeman Chapel with Matt Thomas officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow at Hart Hill Cemetery in Holts Summit, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hart Hill Cemetery, P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.