It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frederick Anthony Bethmann Sr. of Belle, Missouri, who passed away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Virginia; and his son Donald. He is survived by : his brother Fred, Jr.; his children, Theodore (Ted), Frederick Jr. (Fred) of Belle, MO., Emily Jones (Bill) of Middletown, MO, Joan Trankler (Larry) of St. Peters, MO and Rebecca Bethmann (Becky) of Jefferson City, MO.; his grandchildren, Sandy, Don, Fred III Bethmann (Casey), Lauren Oetting (Brock), Bill Jr., Mandy Jones (Bert Atzlinger), Amy Ford (Jon), Mark (Junco), Keith, Jeremy Trankler, Julie Slimp, Ann Kistner (Steve), Katie and Brad Iffrig; his great grandchildren, Beth White, Makenzie, Schyler, Brooklyn, Fred IV Bethmann, Allie Oetting, Marissa, Will Jones, Kaina, Abe, Trenton, Luke, Alex Trankler, Chloe Slimp, Hunter and Calvin Kistner; his daughter Linda Neuner; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Jordon Oetting and Rylie Crull; his sister Rita Peiper; and his brother-in-law Eugene Ell.

Visitation was held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, May 6th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (4277 Hwy U, Freeburg, MO 65035). A Mass was held on Monday, May 6th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, May 6th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM at the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery (4277 Hwy U, Freeburg, MO 65035).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart School, Rich Fountain, the St. Alexander Catholic Church, Belle, MO or for masses in Fred's name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sassmann's Funeral Services