Kenneth Rhey Schreiman, 89, Linn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 26, 1937, a son to the late Stanley and Esther (Carwile) Schreiman in Linn.
He was a 1956 graduate of Linn High School, where he played on the basketball and baseball teams.
Kenneth proudly served his country in the U. S. Army.
He was united in marriage to Betty A. Ruettgers on Sept. 6, 1958, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek. Betty preceded him in death on March 27, 2015.
Kenneth was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation for 36 years, retiring in 1992
He was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, the American Legion and was a charter member of the Osage Country Club.
Kenneth was an avid golfer who also enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and baseball as well as coaching multiple youth events. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He also enjoyed fishing, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kenneth had a larger-than-life personality and a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Betty; parents, Stanley and Esther; brother, Donald Schreimann and wife Gerrie; sisters, Raejeane Norris and husband Lee and Marie Swaim and husband Leo; brothers-in-law, Dick Ruettgers and Louis Kelsey; and a sister-in-law, Gerri Kresl and husband Joe.
Kenneth is survived by son, Doug Schreiman and wife Cheryl of Linn; grandchildren, Heather Senevey and husband Anthony, Steven Schreiman and Lucas Schreiman and fiancée, Kellie Tamayo-Blanco, all of Linn; great-grandchildren, Taytum and Josie Senevey with one on the way; sisters-in-law, Mary Ruettgers of Loose Creek, Marilyn Kelsey of Liberty and Kathy Dudenhoeffer and husband Ralph of Linn; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Aug. 14, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn, with Rev. Colin Franklin officiating.
Interment with Full Military Honors was in the St. George Parish Cemetery in Linn.
Memorial contributions suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
