Missing man’s body found in Rockbridge pond
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the death of 49-year-old Timothy Allmeyer, of Wentzville, a suburb of St. Louis, after his body was found in a pond near Rockbridge Rainbow Trout & Game Ranch off N Highway last Thursday night, Sept. 10.
This week’s Ozark County Sheriff’s report shows that an individual called 911 at 6:34 p.m. that evening and reported that a large group of guests who were staying at the resort had reported that one of the men from the group had gone missing. Lt. Matt Rhoades told the Times that the man was part of a larger group of co-workers who had come to Ozark County to fish for trout at Rockbridge.
The group reportedly told officers that when they gathered for dinner at the resort’s on-site restaurant that night, Allmeyer didn’t show up. They then began discussing when everyone last saw him and realized that no one had seen the man since midnight or 1 a.m. the night before. Someone from the group said they last saw him at The Red House, a four-bedroom farmhouse rental offered at the resort. They said he and his co-workers were visiting and drinking at that location that night, and at some point, Allmeyer said he was going for a walk, stepped off the porch and walked into the dark night. They said he stands around 6-foot tall, has brownish-grey hair and was wearing a pair of shorts with a striped polo shirt at that point.
After realizing at dinner that it had been so long since anyone had seen him, they went to his motel-style room at the resort, where they said he was staying by himself. They found his car still parked there. They searched inside it and his motel room, where they say it was evident the bed had not been slept in, and no belongings seemed to be missing. They then called 911.
The dispatcher notified Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin, who advised the dispatcher to call the Brixey/Rockbridge Volunteer Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and to see if the department’s K9 officer, Karo, and his handler Deputy Josh Sherman could respond.
After combing the property, Lt. Rhoades said that searchers found the body in pond near the home, which was located down a rugged path lined with rocks. The sheriff’s report says that the Ozark County Coroner was called at 7:12 p.m., about 38 minutes after the initial call to 911 was made. At that point “the missing person call evolved into a water recovery after Timothy Allmeyer was located deceased,” Sheriff Cass Martin said in a statement.
“The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Ozark County Coroner’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Allmeyer’s death. At this time, we have found no evidence that leads us to believe his death was the result of a homicide. However, there are still questions surrounding the circumstances of his death that we are unable to answer until medical findings are available,” the sheriff said.
Toxicology testing and an autopsy have been ordered for this week, and reports are expected to be expedited. Ozark County Coroner Gene Britt said he expects results of the autopsy later this week.
“We are hopeful those findings will provide additional information and a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate and untimely passing,” the sheriff said. “Until those results are received, we do not want to speculate regarding the cause or manner of death. Any additional information will be released when appropriate and when we have confirmed facts to provide.
“Our hearts, thoughts and prayer go out to Mr. Allmeyer’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We hope the upcoming medical findings will provide them with greater understanding and some answers regarding his passing,” Sheriff Martin said.
Allmeyer leaves behind a wife and several children. According to a Facebook post by Allmeyer’s wife, Kristina, her husband had never wanted a funeral or traditional service. Instead, the family will hold a celebration of his legacy from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Bear Creek Golf Course in Wentzville.
The family is inviting friends and loved ones to share stories, laugh and remember the good times.
“With that in mind, I simply couldn’t imagine holding this at a funeral home. Tim was larger than life, and he deserves to be remembered in a way that reflects who he was. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do,” Kristina wrote.
The family is encouraging those attending to dress casually. The announcement also carries the sense of humor Allmeyer was known for, she says, describing the gathering as a celebration of the legacy of “Tim Allmeyer: amazing father, son, brother, friend and an okay golfer...”
The Times will continue to follow the investigation and report additional information as it becomes available and as law enforcement releases confirmed details about the death.