Jere A. Tenkhoff
December 16, 1936 — November 19, 2015
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Past Services
Parish Rosary
Friday, November 20, 2015
Starts at 3:30 pm (Central time)
Visitation
Friday, November 20, 2015
Starts at 3:30 pm (Central time)
K of C Service
Friday, November 20, 2015
Starts at 8:00 pm (Central time)
Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Interment
Jere A. Tenkhoff
He was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 16, 1936 to the late Germain Anthony and Gertrude Shegley Tenkhoff. He married Carolyn Pobst on May 6, 1961 and she survives.
Jere was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired Salesman for Lawson Products and was a parts man for SEMO Motors and Cape Girardeau GMC. Jere was known for having many life-long friends as well as his personal life motto “You Only Go Around Once.”
He was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, MO; St. Joseph Sodality; Knights of Columbus Council #4311; lifetime member of Chaffee Elks Lodge 1810; and was City Treasurer for City of Oran, MO for several years. He played fast pitch softball for various towns in the area and he coached all four of his sons in little league baseball.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of the home; four sons, Kevin (Sherry) Tenkhoff of Oran, MO., Dale (Patsy) Tenkhoff of Chaffee, MO., Darrin Tenkhoff of Oran, MO, Dan (Andra) Tenkhoff of Frisco, TX; nine grandchildren, Taylor, Chance, Kyle, Connor, Megan, Layton, Landon, Aidan and Evan Tenkhoff; one great grandson, Owen Morrison; and his special God-mother, Wilma Metz of Oran, MO.
His love for dancing, homemade wine and the St. Louis Cardinals was only exceeded by his love for spending time with his family and watching his children and grandchildren play ball. Jere was a mentor and father to many more people beyond his immediate family. He has blessed more lives than one can count and for that we will miss him dearly.
Friends may call after 3:30 p.m, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Guardian Angel Catholic School in Oran, MO. Parish Rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Prayers will be at 8 p.m.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, MO with Rev. Randy Tochtrop as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southeast Hospice or Guardian Angel Catholic School.
Burial will follow at Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery in Oran, MO.
Past Services
Parish Rosary
Friday, November 20, 2015
Starts at 3:30 pm (Central time)
Guardian Angel Catholic School
Visitation
Friday, November 20, 2015
Starts at 3:30 pm (Central time)
Guardian Angel Catholic School
K of C Service
Friday, November 20, 2015
Starts at 8:00 pm (Central time)
Guardian Angel Catholic School
Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Guardian Angel Catholic Church
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