Donald Toppmeyer
Hardin |
Donald J. Toppmeyer, 86, passed away at 5:53 am Thursday March 24, 2016 at the Jersey Community Hospital.
He was born on April 10, 1929 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Bernard and Louise (Kiem) Toppmeyer.
Donald married Carmen T. (Johnes) on October, 22 1949 in Batchtown and she preceded him in death on May 6, 2004.
He retired from the Bank of Calhoun County after 50+ years of service as the Executive Vice-President and Chairman of the Board, and was a member of the K of C in Hardin. He was an amateur arborist, enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing, gardening, farming and the great outdoors. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved his cat “Shooter”.
Donald was a devoted father, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by his loving family. He is survived by two daughters; Laura and her spouse Joe Liszewski of O’Fallon, MO, and Lavona Toppmeyer of Jerseyville; two sons and their spouses; Greg and Carole Toppmeyer of Virden, and Jeff and Beth Toppmeyer of Hardin; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great grandchild, three step great grandchildren, two sisters; Myrlin Hillen of Champaign, and Diann and her spouse Norman Baalman of Meppen; two sister in law’s, Shirley and Dorothy Johnes; and one brother in law, Kenny Sievers; a special friend, Shirley McCauley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Hanks – Gress Funeral Home in Hardin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Norberts Catholic Church in Hardin with Fr. Don Roberts as celebrant.
Burial will follow at St. Norberts Catholic Cemetery in Hardin.
Memorials may be made to: St. Norbert’s Catholic School or Masses.
Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin is in charge of arrangements.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
