County of home: Gasconade County
Location of home: S. 2nd St. & W. Washington Ave., Owensville
Phone: (573) 437-2155
"Nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Owensville. Missouri, our funeral home serves families throughout the community. We have been a constant source of support and encouragement to families we are privileged to serve, for more than 100 years.
Our modern chapel was designed to lend both beauty and spirit of hope, and has seating for 200. he visitation areas allow family and friends to gather in comfort. Covered and handicap accessible parking is located in back of the building.
"Our staff offers 24 hour availability and includes funeral directors, embalmers, funeral associates and organist." ~ Gottenstroeter Funeral Home
"The year was 1910 when W.F and Minnie Gottenstroeter founded their hardware, furniture and undertaking company on North 1st Street in Owensville, Missouri. They operated this business until 1934 when Milford Winter, who married their daughter, Velma, Received his embalmer's license.
"Funeral business was conducted on 1st Street until 1938 when a more modern facility was built on South Second Street.
"Mr. Gottenstroeter and Mr. Winter worked together until the passing of Mr. Gottenstroeter in 1951.
"Milford and Velma Winter operated the business together and were joined in 1960 by Mr. Winter's nephew, Jerry Thompson.
"By the early 1960's, the business had grown and the need for a larger chapel with more seating was evident. In 1963, a larger chapel and residence were added to the south side of the funeral home. This modern structure was the largest of its kind in the area, and today, is still the location of Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Inc.
"Mr. and Mrs. Winter retired in 1983, selling the business to Jerry Thompson. Jerry's son, Rick Copeland, completed mortuary school in 1984 and worked with Jerry until his retirement in 2005. The funeral home is still operated by Rick Copeland and his family today.
"In 2011, the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Inc. in Owensville, Missouri, purchased both the Oltmann and Meyer-Hilke-Millard funeral homes in Gerald, Missouri. The Oltmann facility was closed and all business operation are now conducted from the Meyer-Hilke-Millard location at 21 East Fifth Street.
Owner, Rick Copeland and his staff are committed to serving families in Owensville and Gerald and surrounding areas, as they continue to provide dignified and professional services." ~ Gottenstroeter Funeral Homes, Inc.