Richard Bueltemann

Richard Nelson Bueltemann, 75, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Friday, November 21, 2014 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born October 28, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Nelson and Marie Middleton Bueltemann. He and Rose Marie Erzfeld Bueltemann were married April 4, 1964 at Apple Creek, Missouri. They just celebrated their 50 year anniversary in April. He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. The Bueltemann family immigrated to Cape Girardeau in 1850. Richard was a construction inspector for 30 years, including the Missouri State Highway Department on the initial construction of Interstate 55. He also worked for the city of Cape Girardeau Engineering Department, was a bus driver for SADI as well as Southeast Missouri State University, was a truck driver for Elfrink Transportation, and was a dispatcher for McDonald Concrete. Richard was a two time veteran of the U.S. Navy, earning two Bronze Stars and two honorable discharges, 20 years apart. He was a Naval Reserve Seabee. He was a member of the VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau serving as Adujant, Senior Vice Commander, and Commander. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus third degree. Survivors include: Wife - Rose Marie Bueltemann, Cape Girardeau, MO Daughter - Sharla (Keith) Tanner, Cape Girardeau, MO Daughter - Cheryl (Markus) Mueller, Jackson, MO Daughter - Shannel (Michael) Duby, Cape Girardeau, MO Grandchild - Sarah Tanner Grandchild - Shayla Tanner Grandchild - Aaron Mueller Brother - Gary (Mary Ann) Bueltemann, Columbia, IL Nephews - David and Kevin Bueltemann, Columbia, IL He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers will be conducted at 7:00PM followed by Knights of Columbus 1111 service and VFW services. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau with the Revs. Allan Saunders and William Hennecke officiating. Burial will be at 2:00PM on Monday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield after an escort by the Legion Riders and military rites by the Missouri Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary School or Notre Dame High School Athletic Programs. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Richard Bueltemann

November 21, 2014