Joseph Dennis Noonan

Joseph Dennis Noonan, 89, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 29, 1928, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Leonard Joseph and Anna (Huppe) Noonan. A 1946 graduate of St. Peter High School, Joseph received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from the University of Missouri in 1950. He served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Reserves. He was united in marriage on October 30, 1952, in Jefferson City, to Mary Dee Schmitz who survives at the home. Joseph owned and operated Noonan & Noonan Insurance Company for many years and later worked as an insurance salesman for Naught-Naught Insurance Agency, until he retired in 1992. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church; Holy Name Society; Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree; and The American Legion and Lions Club. He enjoyed traveling and dancing with Dee, playing cards, hunting with his brothers-in-law and wine making. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and friends on the Osage River and to supervise barbecuing. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dee Noonan, Jefferson City; six children, Karen (Charles) Noonan, Lake Forest, Illinois; Dennis Noonan, Madison, Wisconsin; Mark (Mary) Noonan, Raytown; Sherry (Todd) Waitz, Chesterfield; Christy (Bruce) Bolzenius, Wardsville; Sandy Tomey, Wildwood; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Adams, Creve Coeur; Sr. Mary Jeanette Noonan, Kirkwood; and a brother-in-law, Bill Fitzsimmons, Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Steven Tomey; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Patricia Noonan; a sister, Jeanette Fitzsimmons; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Adams. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at St. Peter Catholic Church with a rosary recited 9-9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. John Schmitz, Joes nephew and godchild, officiating. Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 or to Birthright, 1006 E. High St. #2, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website. .