Ernest Emil Trachsel

Ernest Emil "Dick" Trachsel, 90, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Westphalia Hills. He was born July 22, 1926, in Chamois, Missouri, the son of the late Frederick August and Anna Olinda (Lieneke) Trachsel. Dick served in the United States Army as a Sergeant during World War II. He was united in marriage on August 4, 1951, in Jefferson City to Willemina Josephine Wieberg who survives. Dick worked for U.S. Roofing and Rental, Missouri State Surplus Property, and Midstate Vending. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, American Legion Post 5, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2693. In his spare time, Dick enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Willemina Trachsel, Jefferson City; three daughters, Karen Van Loo, Jefferson City; Patricia (Clifford) Holzem, Taos; Pamela (Bruce) Baumgardner, Republic, MO; 5 grandchildren, Derek Van Loo, Danielle Vieth, Craig Holzem, Christopher Boyce, Wesley Boyce; 8 great-granddaughters, 3 great-grandsons; three siblings, Martha Dressel, Texas; Rosella (Carl) Shroer, Arizona; Hilda (Bernel) Leonard, St. Louis; and two sisters-in-law, Wilma Trachsel, Chamois; and Alice Trachsel, St. Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sonin-law, Dennis Van Loo; and six brothers, John, Lester, Martin, Edwin, Arnold, and Frederick Trachsel. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald J. Antweiler officiating. Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Dr., Columbia, MO 65201; or to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe St. Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.