Memorial Services for James “Jim” A. Hoevelmann, age 74 of Sullivan, MO, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 at First Baptist Church, 22 E. Vine Street, Sullivan, MO with Pastor Chester Lahmann officiating.
The Hoevelmann family received friends at First Baptist in Sullivan from 9-10 a.m., on Friday.
Mr. Hoevelmann passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home in Sullivan surrounded by his family.
James Allen was born on March 3, 1942 to Edgar L. “Bud” and Nana R. (Ridenhour) Hoevelmann in St. Louis, MO. He grew up and attended school in St. Louis. Jim honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1966. He was employed as a St. Louis Police Officer for a time, however, carpentry was his main vocation in life. He retired from Volk Construction in 2000. Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Vandegriffe on December 28, 1996 in Owensville, MO and they made their home in Sullivan since 2008. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, building birdhouses, watching the animals around his house and life.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Vandegriffe) Hoevelmann of Sullivan; his children, J.J. (Pat) Hoevelmann of Peoria, IL, Catina (Chris) McAmis of Wright City, MO; his mother, Margaret Hoevelmann of Manchester, MO; step-daughters; Lisa (Kirk) Olendorff of St. Charles, MO, Jennifer (Barry) Petrowsky of Wildwood, MO; 9 grandchildren, Courtney (Cory) Diener, Cassie Estes, Colten Helmig, Ethan and Grace Hoevelmann, Lili and Emma Petrowsky and Autumn and Colt Olendorff; three siblings, Jerry (Betty) Hoevelmann of Fenton, MO, Brent (Marti) Hoevelmann of Wentzville, MO and Bev (Geary) Hagen of Manchester, MO; half siblings, Lisa Barth of California and Don Barth of Illinois; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edgar L. “Bud” Hoevelmann and Nana R. (Ridenhour) Barth.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Virtual Care Center, 15740 South Outer Forty Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home Sullivan and Bourbon.