Charlene M. Kixmiller, 77, Linn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on Aug. 22, 1948, to the late Hubert and Catherine (Radamacher) Bernskoetter in Jefferson City.
She was a 1966 graduate of Helias High School in Jefferson City.
Charlene was united in marriage to Sylvester Kixmiller on Aug. 27, 1966, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City.
She was employed by Central Bank of Jefferson City from 1966 to 1976 and was later the manager for the Highway Department Credit Union for five years until 1981 when she decided to be a stay-at-home mom.
Charlene was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
She enjoyed painting, crafts, and the outdoors, especially while watching her deer, hummingbirds and cardinals. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Charlene was preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Sylvester; parents, Hubert and Catherine; granddaughters, Sabrina and Catherine Thompson; great-grandsons, Isaac and Isaiah Kixmiller; brother, Richard Bernskoetter; and sister, Lorraine Eveler-Bruemmer.
She is survived by daughter, Dana Kixmiller of Linn; son, Timothy Kixmiller of Republic; grandchildren, Joshua, Samantha and Kaitlyn Kixmiller and Ty Kixmiller and wife Monica; great-grandchildren, Madison, Izabella, Lily and Tucker Kixmiller and Landon Consolver; sisters, Dorothy Foster of Fulton and Barbara Robinson of Jefferson City; along with several nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., (today) Wednesday, April 1, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Catholic Church in Linn, with Fr. Colin Franklin officiating.
Interment was in the St. George Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
