L.H. Dickmeier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lilburn Herman "L.H." Dickmeier, 80 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was born Monday, March 23, 1942 in Lexington, Missouri and was the son of the late Lilburn H. Dickmeier and the late Marie H. (Lichte) Dickmeier. L.H. was a graduate of Lexington High School in Lexington, MO. He married Bonnie (Meineka) Dickmeier on February 27, 1965, and they were married for 57 years. After high school, L.H. served his country in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years and obtained the rank of Spec 4 serving as a cook. As a young man, L.H. farmed with his dad in Lexington. He was proud when he was able to start renting land to farm for himself in Mayview, MO and later purchased part of his father's Century-owned farm. L.H. was very social and loved making friends which is why he never stopped working and usually had 2 or 3 jobs at once.His extensive career includes: farmer and heavy machinery operator, cook for Appril’s Oak Barn, cook at Camelot Inn, kitchen manager for the Marshall Inn in Marshall, MO, 911 city dispatcher, and spent most of his career as a waste water plant operator for the Higginsville Water Department. L.H. loved talking to people, which is why he loved his part time jobs after retirement. He worked for the KC Chiefs in the maintenance department for 10+ years, drove for MFA, John Knox Village, Hoflander Ford, and Banner Chevrolet. He was very proud to be a part of chartering the Odessa Jaycee’s. L.H. was very active with the Immanuel Lutheran Church and was part of the Lutheran Laymen’s League. He was a radio announcer for the church radio for 30 years and a church trustee. He was an animal lover and adored his little dog, Missie. L.H. liked to stay busy and always had a garden to work in. He had a love of history and even bought a camper just so he could tour museums all over the country. This led to his hobby of collecting pens and pencils. L.H. was a kind and social man that will be greatly missed by so many of his friends and family, but will be remembered by his great smile, compassion and love of life. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie of the home; two sons, Jody (Terri) Dickmeier of Higginsville and Kevin Dickmeier of Higginsville; one brother, Hubert (Mary) Dickmeier of Corder, MO; one sister, Patricia Bryant of Oak Grove, MO; three grandchildren, Emily Dickmeier, Zachary Dickmeier, Colby Dickmeier; and his dog, Missie. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Shirley Meierer. The family will receive friends from 6-8:30pm on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Kurt Brandon officiating. Interment will follow in the Higginsville City Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Lester Homfeld, Mark Lichte, Chris Lichte, Ken Telgemeier, Scott Lichte, Wayne Lohoefener. Memorial contributions may be made out to Immanuel Lutheran Church - Media Ministry.

L.H. Dickmeier

March 23, 1942 - May 11, 2022