Joseph Henry Knollmeyer, 62, Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 5, 1959, to the late John and Eleanor Ann (Sturm) Knollmeyer in Jefferson City.
He grew up in Linn and was a 1978 graduate of Helias Catholic High School. Joe went on to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla on a football scholarship. While there he played football for four years and helped coach during his fifth year. Joe graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Afterwards he returned home and became a third generation co-owner of Hometown Building Center in Linn with his brothers, John and Tom.
He was united in marriage to Janice Kammerich Nov. 25, 1995, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville.They settled in Jefferson City raising their children, Anna, Joey, and Sarah.
Joe was enthusiastic in learning and researching how to make things better. He was in the process of writing books on things he was passionate about such as alternative energy, electricity and politics. Joe was a “Jack of All Trades” with the uncanny ability to always find a way. He was always helping others with their projects; designing, tinkering, welding, fixing or brainstorming ideas. Joe was never one to sit still. When he did relax, you could find him listening to talk radio, watching football or his favorite reruns of Perry Mason.
He was very active in his community and in his younger years, he helped with the Jaycee Fair and was a member of the Linn Lions Club where he provided sound/PA equipment for the Osage County Fair every year. Joe had a love for his country and he was also involved in various patriotic associations. He loved classic cars and collected older model Cadillacs that he enjoyed driving and working on. Joe enjoyed helping his dad restore an old Chevrolet and going to car shows together. His greatest love was his family. He took great pride in passing on his knowledge, skills and experience to his children. Joe delighted in working with his children in the family business. He enjoyed coaching his kids in soccer and basketball when they were younger and supported their athletics and high school band functions as they grew older. His love and care for his family will be greatly missed. Joe loved going on family vacations to Branson and Jellystone Park in St. Louis in the family motor home. There was never a family vacation without him tinkering or fixing things in the motor home.
He is survived by wife, Janice; children, Anna, Joey and Sarah, all of Jefferson City; brothers, John and wife Lori of Linn, Tim and wife Tonya of Bartlesville, Okla. and Tom and wife Amy of Jefferson City; and sister, Kriste Ludwig and husband Wayne of St. Louis; as well as nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, March 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City with Reverend Don Antweiler officiating. Interment was in St. George Catholic Cemetery in Linn.
Memorial contributions suggested to Helias Catholic High School or Immaculate Conception Catholic School.
Arrangements entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City.
Condolences may be emailed to the family at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
