Joseph "Joe" Bernard Stuckenschneider

A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph "Joe" Bernard Stuckenschneider, 91, of Martinsburg, Missouri, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg with Fr. Derek Hooper officiating. He passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, peacefully with family at his home.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service to follow, on Wednesday, June 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg.

Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Joe was born on September 25, 1933, in Martinsburg, Missouri, the son of Theodore Leo "Ted" and Elizabeth Marie (Ahrens) Stuckenschneider.

On November 27, 1952, he married Adele (Arens) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg. They shared over 57 years together. She preceded him in death September 8, 2010.

Joe worked and drove a truck for Kersting Trucking, Sulgrove Mining Company, and Wieberg Implement Company in his younger years. He served in the National Guard and Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. From 1952, he and his wife farmed together and later operated Stuckenschneider Trucking hauling cattle, grain and cargo. He retired in 2013. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. He enjoyed time with his family and friends, tractor pulling, and collecting antique tractors through the years. He was fondly called "PaPa Joe" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by four children and their spouses: Debbie & Rick Robnett of Mexico, Gary & Sherry Stuckenschneider of Martinsburg, Jan & Richard Schafer of Martinsburg and Ken & Catherine Stuckenschneider of Clayton, Missouri; 11 grandchildren: Ryan & Kerri Robnett, Melissa Robnett, DeAnna & Bobby Curtis, Jill & Adam Noellsch, Justin & Julie Stuckenschneider, Jina & Scott Deimeke, Eric & Sara Schafer, Jeffrey & Charlea Schafer, Kimberly & Jeff Curtis, India Stuckenschneider and Will Pilant; 22 great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Robnett & fiancé Travis Hampton, Adelynn Robnett, Isabelle Bruckerhoff & fiancé Jacob Hall, James Bruckerhoff, Haley Bruckerhoff, Jocelyn, Bronson & Bristol Curtis, Ivy Schafer, Peyton, Carter, Easton & Emerson Schafer, Connor & Elena Curtis, Raelyn & Kayden Noellsch, Owen, Rhett & Tessa Deimeke, and Eve & Mia Stuckenschneider; his sister, Claire Ann Lowry of Mexico; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frankie Stuckenschneider and Carolyn Stuckenschneider of Martinsburg, Noel and Margie Arens, Tom Fipps of Texas, E.J. & Millie Saunders of St. Louis, Gene & Sandy Arens of Columbia, and Jerry Robinson of Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Preceding him were his brothers and sisters, Lawrence "Rooster" Stuckenschneider, Carl Eugene "Pete" Stuckenschneider, Dorothy Henry and Betty Birsinger; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim Henry, Ronnie Birsinger, Eunice & Steve Welschmeyer, Lester & Mary Arens, Natalie Robinson and Marian Fipps.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO 65265.