Mr. John Baptist Kasmeier, Jr. (Booger John) 91, of St. Florian, AL passed away on November 20th, 2023 at his residence with his family at his side. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a 4th generation farmer and also a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Kasmeier helped to incorporate the town of St. Florian. He also served as the first town Marshall. He helped form the Mid-Lauderdale Volunteer Fire Department and served as the first president and fire chief. Mr. Kasmeier served on the State Board of Directors for the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation. In 2002 he was presented the Century Farm Award by Farm Bureau; he was a member of the Shoals Antique Tractor Club. He was in the Civil Defense and Rescue Squad. He was appointed the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Aide-de-Camp in the Alabama State Militia by Governor George Wallace. He was a member of the Alabama Cattleman’s Association and Operating Engineers Local #320.
Visitation will be Friday, November 24, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with a Rosary following. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Abbot Cletus Meagher officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Allan Waddell, Lee Kasmeier, Cole Wallace, Rikki Cabler, Edwin Kasmeier, Chris Kasmeier, John Kasmeier and Alan Grossheim.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Joe Chandler, Mark Buffler, Walt Scranton, Jason Kasmeier, Tony Kasmeier, Mark Anderson, Oscar Roach, Kelvin Rogers, Johnny Risner, Tim Hyde, Terry Hyde, Tommy Lee Jones, Lawrence Stumpe and Chris Jolly
Mr. Kasmeier was preceded in death by his parents, John Kasmeier, Sr. and Katherine Grossheim Kasmeier; wife, Cecilia Ursula Eckl Kasmeier; and brothers, James and Joe Kasmeier.
He is survived by his children, J.B. Kasmeier, III (Teresa), Kevin Kasmeier, Rose Waddell (Richard), Kay Henson (Jay), Marilyn McKelvey (Phil), Donna Kasmeier, Flora Wallace (Randy); brother, Chip Kasmeier; numerous grandchildren from great to great-great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Tammy Cabler for the excellent care you gave our dad. Thank you also to Gentiva Hospice and the excellent services they provided.
Donations may be made to St. Michael’s Loaves and Fishes, Mid-Lauderdale Fire Department or a charity of your choice.
