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Joseph Francis Totterer 1921 - 2005

Joseph Francis Totterer of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on April 21, 1921 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois United States, and died at age 83 years old on February 9, 2005 in St. Louis, MO. Joseph Totterer was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sheridan Road - Section 1V Site 2093, in St. Louis.

Joseph Francis Totterer

Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO 63119

April 21, 1921

Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, United States

February 9, 2005

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Introduction

Joseph Francis Totterer was born on April 21, 1921 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA to parents Anton Frank Totterer (1881-1953) and Rosa S Sabo (1881-1971). He had siblings Frank A Totterer (1903-1991), Mary Totterer (1907-1980), Anthony Joseph Totterer (1910-1998), Charles John Totterer (1912-2006), Rose Cathrine Totterer (1914-2005), Eva Marie Totterer (1917-2006), and Anna G. Totterer (1919-2006). At the age of 20, Joseph registered for the draft on February 16, 1942. At the time of registration, he was employed by Alton Railroad and resided in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA. Later that year, on October 1, 1942, Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Army in Peoria, Illinois. He was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and began his military service as a Private. He was discharged on January 17, 1946 after 4 years of service. After his time in the Army, in February of 1948, Joseph married Rosemary Agnes Gleason (1922–2009). see Miss Gleason, Mr. Totterer Exchange Vows. The couple had two children together. Joseph was employed by Pepsi-Cola for 38 years.
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1921

Birthday

April 21, 1921

Birthdate

Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white of Hungarian roots. His father was born in Galsa, Hungary on June 12, 1881. His mother was born on September 16, 1881 in Aarid, Hungary. Joseph's parents were married in 1901 in Rumania and they both immigrated to the United States in 1906.
Nationality & Locations

Joseph was born and raised n Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA and later lived in St. Louis Missouri.
Early Life & Education

Joseph was a 1941 graduate of Trinity High School (now Central Catholic High School) in Bloomington, Illinois.
Religious Beliefs

Mr. Totterer was a longtime member of St. Michael's Church in Shrewsbury, Missouri.
Military Service

At the age of 20, Joseph Totterer registered for the draft on February 16, 1942, as required by law. At the time of registration, he was employed by Alton Railroad and resided in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA. He was listed as being 5'6" tall, weighing 165 lbs, with a light complexion, blonde hair, and hazel eyes. On October 1, 1942, Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Army in Peoria, Illinois. He was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and began his military service as a Private, Selectee (enlisted men). His terms of enlistment were "Enlistment for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." He was discharged on January 17, 1946 after 4 years of service.
Professional Career

In his 20's Joseph worked for Alton Railroad. He later was employed by Pepsi-Cola for 38 years.
Personal Life & Family

Joseph was a member of VFW Post 11.
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2005

Death

February 9, 2005

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St. Louis, Missouri United States
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Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sheridan Road - Section 1V Site 2093, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
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Joseph Totterer was survived his wife, Rosemary A. Gleason Totterer; children, Susan Lombardo and Joseph (Laura) Totterer, two grandchildren, his brothers, Charles Totterer, Frank Totterer and Tony Totterer, his sisters, Rose Whelan, Ann Merrick and Eva Rediger, a brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Totterer was a longtime member of St. Michael's Church in Shrewsbury, Missouri. He was a retired teamster and was employed by Pepsi-Cola for 38 years. Joseph was also a member of VFW Post 111. He was a 1941 graduate of the Trinity High School (now Central Catholic High School) in Bloomington, Illinois. His sister, Mary Burden, preceded him in death. Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - Tuesday, February 15, 2005

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Miss Gleason, Mr. Totterer Exchange Vows

A number of Bloomington residents were in St. Louis Saturday to attend the wedding of Miss Rosemary Gleason and Joseph F.
Totterer, both of St. Louis. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Gleason of Bloomington and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Totterer of 1311 Western avenue.

The wedding was held in the Church of St. Plus V. The bride, given in marriage by her oldest brother, Tom Gleason of Oak Park, Til, wore a traditional gown of white satin styled entrain. Her veil was fingertip length and she carried white orchids on a white prayer book. Miss Joan Whalen. St. Louis, served as maid of honor. She wore a colonial styled gown of deep rose taffeta with a matching headpiece, and carried white roses. James E. Hayes of South Bend, Ind., was best man, and ushers were Bernard F. Murray of Bloomington and Joseph Becker of St. Louis.

A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony for the wedding party at the Melbourne hotel in St. Louis, and a reception was held for all wedding guests at 8 p. m. After a wedding trip they will live in St. Louis where both are employed.

Both principals are graduates of Trinity High school in Bloomington.

The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois) Sunday, February 08, 1948

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Totterer, Rosemary (Oct 18, 1922 - Feb 20, 2009) Totterer, Frank (Jul 16, 1903 - Nov 11, 1991) Totterer, Martha (Jul 26, 1905 - Mar 1981) Totterer, Jerome (Jun 12, 1928 - Sep 5, 1994) Totterer, Rosa (Sep 16, 1881 - Oct 1971) Totterer, Walter (Mar 28, 1920 - Jan 6, 2000) Totterer, Raymond (Oct 17, 1915 - May 25, 1996) Totterer, Walter (Aug 18, 1947 - Oct 15, 2012)

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Joseph Francis Totterer 1921 - 2005

Joseph Francis Totterer's History: 1921 - 2005

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