Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Beloved husband of Hilde Messmer (nee Stetzkamp) of 63 years; dearest father of Bob (Cindy) and Joseph (Pam) Messmer; dear “Opa” of Amanda Miller, Paul (Sandy) Messmer, Audrey (Andrew) Chitwood, Jon (Michelle) Messmer, Melinda (David) Kramer, Nathan (Chelsea) and Austin Messmer; great “Opa” of Josh Miller, Tyler, Madilynn Messmer, Ryan, Nolan Chitwood, Charlie Messmer, Abby, Elsie, August Kramer; brother of Josef (Caroline) Messmer, brother-in-law of Ludwig Stetzkamp, Marianne (the late Willie) Pomberg and Lieselotti (Erich) Schaefer; our dear uncle, cousin and colleague of many.
Funeral Thursday, January 5, 9:15 a.m. from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. to St. Peter Catholic Church, 243 Argonne Dr. (Kirkwood) for 10: 00 a.m. Mass. Interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hilde, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Nick were a beautiful couple. You will be in my prayers.
Lily Landy
Jim and Nancy Henry, West Plains, send their deepest condolences to Hilde and family. Nick was a leader in manufacturing engineering. brilliant associate and, above all, a special friend.
Ken and Mary Jo Raffel send our condolences. Nick was a good boss and a great friend. We offer our prayers to the family.