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- Tombstone has June 25, 1999 and Government Stone has June 24, 1999. Obituary has June 24, 1999.
Obituary from Nashville News:
Amos Edward Rixmann, 74, of rural Nashville, entered rest at Washington, Missouri on Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 8:10 a.m. following a sudden illness.
Born at Huegely on May 26, 1925, he was the son of Alfred and Zada (Krughoff) Rixmann. He was united in marriage to June Rand at Nashville and she preceded him in death in 1953. He then married Felicity Nicholson on July 7, 1976 at Littleton, Colorado and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter Cheryl Happ and husband John of Bunker City, Oklahoma; two sons, Dwight and wife Krina of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Douglas and wife Cristy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; six stepchildren, Alec Nicholson of Charlotte, North Carolina, Hugh Nicholson, Amanda Bennett and husband Joe, all of England, Andy Nicholson and wife Becky of Belleville, Harvey Nicholson and wife Nancy of Kuwait, and Hilary Smith and husband Andy of New Zealand; two sisters, Eunice Rixmann of San Diego, California, and Pauline Mays and husband Fischer of Denver, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth and Kirsten Webster, Andrew Happ, Jonathan, Monica, Matthew and Allison Rixmann; step grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mildred Rixmann, in addition to his parents and first wife, June.
Mr. Rixmann served in the United States Navy Air Corps during World War II and was a pilot. Afterwards Amos attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated from DePauw University at Green Castle, Indiana, with a degree in engineering. He worked for Caterpillar Equipment Co. and International Harvester Co. before becoming a self-employed agricultural design engineer. He was later employed by the United States Defense Department at St. Louis, Missouri and retired in December of 1998 after 15 years of service.
Amos enjoyed farming and attended Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, Hoyleton. He was a member of the Washington Lodge No. 55 AF & AM and the Order of the Eastern Star of Nashville; John C. Atchison Post No. 110, American Legion, Nashville. He was one of the founders of the American Thresherman's Association and was a member of the Gas and Steam Traction Hall of Fame. Amos had a passion for music and enjoyed singing in barber shop quartets.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, Hoyleton. Rev. Bill Causer officiated. Interment was in North Prairie Cemetery in rural Hoyleton. Military grave side rites were accorded by the John C. Atchison Post No. 110, American Legion, Nashville. Pall bearers were Phil Jones, Ron Luessenheide, Jerry Rixmann, Warren Dueker, Chaddy Atterberry and Elmer Powell.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois or the St. Louis Symphony Children's Education Fund.
The Campagna Funeral Home, Nashville, was in charge of arrangements.
From another obituary printed before internment stated as follows:
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today or from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Campagna Funeral Home of Nashville or from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church.
Masonic services will be held at *;00 p.m. today at the funeral home by the Washington Lodges No. 55 AF & AM.
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1925 - 1999 (74 years)