Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2pm with visitation one hour prior to service at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Twin Lakes Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Born on November 23, 1939 in St. Louis County to parents Elmer Arthur and Marie Kirchhofer. On February 14, 1982 he married Joan Wiley in Hermann, Mo, whom he preceded in death.
Born on November 23, 1939 in St. Louis County to parents Elmer Arthur and Marie Kirchhofer. On February 14, 1982 he married Joan Wiley in Hermann, Mo, whom he preceded in death.
In his early years he was an Eagle Scout, he worked summers laying telephone cables, drove a barge on the Missouri River and also worked at Green Giant Cannery.
He attended college at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, receiving a Masters degree in Physical Education. He taught in Raytown, Mo. Later he became the executive Vice President at Boatman's Bank in Raytown. In 1982 he and Joan purchased K&K enterprises otherwise known as Talley Amusements and Sign Co. where he worked until 2006.
He belonged to the Rotary, Optimist, Eagles and Elks Clubs. He served 2 terms on City Council, was a member of the Merit board and part of their famous cook team. He was a member and trustee of the United Methodist Church of Clinton, Mo.
He loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed telling stories and finding common ground with whomever he was talking to.
He is survived by son, George T. (Tammy) Kirchhofer, Kingsville, Mo and daughter Beth (Wes) Frentrop, Olathe, Ks, one step daughter Jennifer Clouse and daughter in law Natalie Entrop both of Clinton, Mo, 10 grandchildren Summer, Autumn and Skyler Kirchhofer, Ashley Jones, Garrett and Emily Frentrop, Cassi (Chris) Ferris, Cayleigh Clouse, Brian Campbell, Lacey (Kyle) Goth, great grandchildren Alia Jones, Jaxon Johnna and Ryan Ferris, Akillian Clouse and Jemma Goth, one brother Bob (Nancy) Kirchhofer of Hermann, Mo, 3 nieces and 6 nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
