Sylvester A. Kixmiller, 79, Linn, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 25, 1944, to the late Marvin and Bertha (Frank) Kixmiller in Langley Field, Va.
He was a 1962 graduate of Linn High School.
Sylvester was united in marriage to Charlene Bernskoetter Aug. 27, 1966, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City.
He was employed as a computer programmer with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 33 years until he retired Oct. 1, 1999.
Sylvester was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
He enjoyed fishing, crafts, and just being outdoors. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sylvester was preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Bertha; granddaughters, Sabrina and Catherine Thompson; great-grandsons, Isaac and Isaiah Kixmiller; sisters, Karen Starke and Marilyn Blackburn; and brother, Gary Kixmiller.
He is survived by wife of 58 years, Charlene; daughter, Dana Kixmiller of Linn; son, Timothy Kixmiller of Republic; grandchildren, Joshua, Samantha, Kaitlyn and Ty Kixmiller and wife Monica; great-grandchildren, Madison, Izabella, Lily and Tucker Kixmiller with another on the way; brother, Carl Kixmiller and wife Carol of Linn; sisters, Alverda Oppermann and Marcella Heath; nieces; nephews; and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with Fr. Colin Franklin officiating. Interment was in the St. George Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Little Sisters of the Poor.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
