JOSEPHVILLE, Mo. — John Wilmes died November 3, 2026, at age 87. He was born February 4, 1939.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Wilmes, née Burkemper; children Jeff (Sandy), Gary (Nancy), Pat (Rosa) and Debbi (Paul) Schorey; brothers Ron (Dotty), Paul (Vicky) and Dan (Sheryl); sister Alice Criebaum; and eight grandchildren.

Mr. Wilmes served in the Army Reserve, belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church and Painters Local 58, and coached Khoury League baseball.

Visitation will be November 9 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville. The funeral will be November 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1390 Josephville Road, Josephville, with interment at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made for Masses, to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to Solace House in care of Pitman Funeral Home.