Stephen H. Fuemmeler

Stephen H. Fuemmeler, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1944, in Campbell, Missouri, to Henry and Joanne Prenger Fuemmeler, who preceded him in death. He and Emily Grueneberg Fuemmeler were married Jan. 26, 1974, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Scott City. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and received a bachelor's degree and earned hours toward his masters at Southeast Missouri State University. Steve served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Travelers Insurance Co. in Peoria, Illinois. He then began to work for the Missouri Division of Employment Security in Cape Girardeau, retiring as supervisor of the local office in 2003. Steve was a faithful member of St. Mary's Cathedral and regularly attended Old St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. He was a member of the American Legion and a very active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1111, where he received his fourth-degree. Steve enjoyed his many activities with the KCs, gatherings with family and friends and spending time with his much-loved grandkids. He was an avid Cardinals fan and rarely missed a game. If those attending his visitation or funeral would like to wear their favorite Cardinals shirt, Steve would like that. Survivors include his beloved wife, Emily Fuemmeler of Cape Girardeau; a son, Lucas (Stephanie) Fuemmeler of Oran, Missouri; a daughter, Sarah (Jeremy) Kuntze of Jackson; five grandchildren, Jase Fuemmeler, Carter Kuntze, Mari Fuemmeler, Camryn Kuntze and Mili Fuemmeler; two brothers, Jerry Blank of Texas and David (Cheri) Fuemmeler of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, Linda (Bill) Hirtz and Carolyn (Jerry) Deken, both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; five sisters-in-law, Jean Poinsett, Carol Grueneberg Haynes, Linda Grueneberg, Cindy (Gary) Raines and Julie Grueneberg; and a brother-in-law, Bob Grueneberg. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; a brother, Don Fuemmeler; a brother-in-law, Alan Haynes; a niece; and a great nephew. Friends may call from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers will be at 6:30 p.m., and the rosary will immediately follow. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 at Old St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Full military rights will be accorded at St. Mary's Cemetery Pavilion. Memorial contributions may be given to the Down Syndrome Association of St. Louis, Old St. Vincent's Parish and Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Stephen H. Fuemmeler

August 14, 1944 - March 26, 2016