In Remembrance Of

Joseph Allen “Joe” Allgaier

Joseph Allen “Joe” Allgaier, 74, of Plattsburg, MO, formerly of Gower, MO, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 31, 2009; after fighting a heroic fight against Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Joe, his family and friends were reminiscing on the many wonderful stories and joking that once he got to heaven he would be able to hit from the red tee’s.

He was born on August 24, 1934 to Michael Sebastian and Marguerite (Dunbar) Allgaier. He grew up in Gower and in 1953, Joe graduated from Gower High School. Joe extended his education with classes from Kansas City Jr. College and served his country in the US Army and Army Reserves for 6 years serving as a supply Sergeant.

He married his high school sweetheart, Janette Beery on October 6, 1956 in Easton, MO. They were privileged to enjoy 52 years of marriage. They enjoyed traveling the world, cruises, wintering in Alamo, TX in their RV. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and especially golfing. As a member of the Plattsburg Country Club, he achieved his two hole in one‘s. Joe was a member of the Purple Martin Society, loved water and snow skiing and enjoyed following the Missouri Tigers.

Joe was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus both in Plattsburg.

He retired after 41 years at Intercontinental Engineering and Manufacturing Corporation as Data Processing Manager in Riverside, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Bill, John, James and Howard.

Joe is survived by his wife, Janette, two daughters, Janet Lynn Parton and fiancé, Tim Morey, Gower, and Jolene Williams and husband, George, Kansas City, MO; granddaughter, Brooke Rene Taber and husband, Jarret, Plattsburg, MO; sisters, Betty Jean Chappell, Camarillo, CA, Mary Grace Sprague, St. Joseph, MO; sister-in-law, Jean Beery, Plattsburg, MO; and brother-in-law, Chuck Beery and wife, Sharon, Gower, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Joe’s warm caring personality and his wonderful smile will be missed by all.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 5th at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Plattsburg, MO

Burial with Military Honors: Allen Cemetery, Gower

Rosary: 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4th with visitation following until 9:00 p.m. at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower

Donations may be made to the Joseph Allgaier Memorial Fund.

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  • Jimmy, Stacey, & Kylie Pritchett

    I am sorry for your loss, Joe was a wonderfull person. He was always kind and will be missed very much.

  • Rich, Cynthia, Amanda & Kiera Benz

    Joe always had a smile on his face and a friendly hello. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathies to Jeanette, Janet and Jolene.

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