Bonnie Jean Opfer

Bonnie Jean Opfer, age 79 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at her home. Born Sunday, February 28, 1932 in Higginsville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Albert John Schneider and the late Kathryn Bonnell (Thomas) Schneider. Bonnie was baptized November 24, 1935 and confirmed May 13, 1945 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Higginsville and graduated May 18, 1949 from Higginsville High School. She married Ralph R. Opfer December 9, 1949 at Immanuel. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2008. A lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, she was a member of the church's Tuesday morning Bible Study which she enjoyed very much. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority since 1952, Confederate Memorial Friends Association, Lafayette County Cancer Coalition, Higginsville Chamber of Commerce, Harvey Higgins Historical Society, Red Hat Club and a grief support group. Bonnie was employed at the American Bank, then changed to Mercantile Bank for 33 years, from 1983 until her retirement in 1995. She was the coordinator for the Senior Bank Club which entailed hosting group travel planning seminars. From 1996-2001 she continued hosting trips on her own and remained close friends with her faithful travel companions. Surviving are three sons, Greg (Donna) Opfer of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Brett (Nanci) Opfer of Sedalia, Missouri; Reed Opfer of Higginsville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jarrod C. (Amber) Opfer of Gering Nebraska; Derek G. (Christina) Opfer of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Brent M. (Kara) Opfer of Arlington, Texas; Lindsay N. (Opfer) Taylor of Higginsville; two great grandchildren, Benjamin Opfer and Adelyn Taylor. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1501 Lipper St. Higginsville with Pastor Marcus Jauss officiating, Marilyn Boeschen, organist; Ben Nuelle, pianist; and Patricia Holtcamp, vocalist. Interment will be in the Higginsville City Cemetery, The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Monday at Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St., Higginsville. Memorial contributions may be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Lafayette County Cancer Coalition, P.O. Box 88, Higginsville. Pallbearers are Bryce Kappelman, Bart Kappelman, Jeff Kappelman, Jarrod Opfer, Derek Opfer, and Brent Opfer. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Bonnie Jean Opfer

February 28, 1932 - January 21, 2012