Joseph Ferdinand Holterman

Joseph Ferdinand Holterman, 85, of Westphalia, Mo., died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Jefferson City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 3, 1928, in Westphalia, the son of the late Edward H. and Mary Luebbert Holterman. He was married on May 19, 1954, in Rich Fountain, Mo., to Zita Margaret Eisterhold who preceded him in death on February 14, 2012. A 1946 graduate of Westphalia High School, Mr. Holterman served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. A lifelong farmer in Osage County, Joe especially enjoyed Farmer's Market, gardening, traveling with his beloved wife, dancing to German music, singing, mushroom hunting, and fishing. His greatest enjoyment came through being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and always being willing to lend a helping hand. Joe was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, where he served on the Parish Council, St. Joseph School Board, Men's Sodality, and as a cantor, communion minister, and lector. He was also a member of the Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council and Fourth Degree Assembly 2811; was a sixty-year member of the Westphalia American Legion; and was a charter member of the Westphalia Historical Society. Survivors include nine children, Pat Reinkemeyer, Jefferson City; Gary (Debbie) Holterman, Overland Park, Kansas; Gerilynn (Fred) Gaines, Taos, Mo.; Paul (Karen) Holterman, Taos, Mo.; Kathy (John) Branson, Westphalia; Doris (Steve) Voss, Linn, Mo.; Mark (Stacy) Holterman, Jefferson City; Karen (Terry) Mebruer, Rich Fountain, Mo.; and Kristie (Andy) Haller, Rich Fountain, Mo.; twenty-six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; four sisters, Clara Fischer, Holts Summit, Mo.; Alice (Cornelius) Westerman, Lohman, Mo.; Betty Lou Stegeman, Folk, Mo.; and Marilyn (R.V.) Gatz, Raytown, Mo.; and one sister-in-law, Anna Mae Holterman, Westphalia. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Holterman; one brother, Elmer Holterman; and one son-in-law, Alan Reinkemeyer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with the Rev. Mark A. Smith, officiating. Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Westphalia. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 13th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 116, Westphalia, MO 65085; or the Westphalia Historical Society, P.O. Box 244, Westphalia, MO 65085. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.