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1933
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2009
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Robert Wasson Obituary
He was born October 20, 1933, in Sedalia, a son of James Bryant and Marie R. Byrne Wasson. On February 10, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Eleanore R. Rietz, who survives of the home.
Mr. Wasson was currently serving his second term as Mayor of the City of Sedalia. He was an ordained Baptist minister and was pastor of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Hughesville High School and San Diego State College. He was store manager and district manager for Safeway Stores, Southern California division, as well as store and district manger for Consumers Markets in Joplin, Springfield and Sedalia. Later, he was owner of Bob's AF Super in Sedalia. He served as the coordinator of
the Sedalia Senior Center.
Bob was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591, American Legion Post 642, Voiture 333, 40&8, the Mt. Herman Cemetery Association, the Whiteman Area Leadership Council, the Blue Ribbon Steering Committee, and was president of the Whiteman Base Community Council. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Dr. Deanna Nelson, and her husband, Richard, of Green Ridge, Denise Vaughan, and her husband, Rick, of Kansas
City, MO, and Amanda Wasson-Goss, and her husband, Emerson, of Sedalia; a sister, Betty Singer, and her husband, Leonard, of Sedalia; four grandchildren, Robbie, Trenton, Reed and Tyler; two great grandchildren, Sydney and Jordan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Nan M. Powell; and four brothers, Lawrence B., Kenneth R., James N. and Gordon M. "Joe" Wasson.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Drew Hill, Mr. Keith Riesberg, Mr. Jim Mathewson and Mr. Leonard Singer officiating.
Urn bearers will be Robbie Nelson, Joe Carr, Trenton Willis, Reed Nelson and Tyler Goss.
Burial will be in Mt. Herman Cemetery, with the Rev. Marlin Brown officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Voiture 333, 40&8, and Smith-Cotton J-ROTC.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at First Baptist Church.
Friends may sign the guest book from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at the City Hall Council Chambers.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Smith-Cotton J-ROTC, the Sedalia Student Leadership Council, or Mt. Herman Cemetery Association.
Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.heckartfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Wasson
Beth Holbert
May 8, 2009
Dear Ellie,
I am sorry for your loss. When I lived in Sedalia and was having a bad day, I would find any reason to go up to AF Super. Seeing you and Bob always cheered me up. Both of you would have the biggest smiles on your faces and I enjoyed listening to Bob sing and hum. Bob will be greatly missed.
Jeanne Wasson-Arnest
May 7, 2009
Ellie, I am so sorry for your loss. He gave it a good, hard fight and he will be missed. He was truly a great man.
Janet Critchfield
May 6, 2009
Dear Betty,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Just heard the news about your brother, Bob.
Your support regarding the Wasson Family has been a great gift that you have given to me. Thank you for your kindness.
Chris & Peaches Gunderson
May 4, 2009
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the service. Uncle Bob was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wasson family.
Norma and Dwight Duke
May 2, 2009
May 2, 2009
We had just heard about Bob. We want you and your family to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Norma and Dwight
Larry Bass
May 2, 2009
Ellie & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed not only in the community, but also as a friend. Larry and I have known Bob a lot of years through contact in the grocery business and personally. He showed his true christain life in all aspects of life and that is a blessing for everyone he knew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue to heal. May God grant you peace.
Larry & Joyce Bass, Sedalia, Mo.
May 1, 2009
May 1, 2009
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Marian Stephens Scott
Kathy Barr Dennis Herrick
May 1, 2009
Ellie, Deanna, Betty, Leonard, Becky and all,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as always, and i celebrate the fact though we will miss him,"Uncle Bob" is now with our Savior and Lord, may He give you comfort and peace. All my love always
Carol Bottcher
May 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Betty Bartlett
May 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
betty payne
May 1, 2009
A friend, K.C.Mullins
Libby Lorenz
April 30, 2009
Wasson Family,
Our Prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family through these difficult times in life.
April 29, 2009
Ellie,
You and Bob hold a special place in our hearts. We know you will miss Bob. But treasure the loving memories of him until you meet again. Our love and prayers go out to you and family.
James and Johnnie Graves, Sedalia, Mo.
April 29, 2009
Ellie and Family
To Ward Memorial Missionary Baptist Church Ellie, you and Bob have been family for many years. We will truly miss him. Our prayers and thoughts go out for the family at this difficult time. We may not be able to see him here. But he will forever be in our hearts. Bob was a special God sent loving man. May God continue to smile on you.
Ward M M Bapt. Church, Sedalia,Mo.
April 29, 2009
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Bob and Laura Heitmeyer, Sedalia, MO
Stephanie Lowe
April 29, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pattie Snapp
April 28, 2009
Mr. Wasson was a kind and gentle soul. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Monte and Glenda Richardson
April 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. Bob was a very special person.
Harold & June Mettenburg
April 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Linda Hudson
April 27, 2009
I send my deepest sympathy to the Wasson family. Bob was a wonderful man who gave from his heart to his family, friends, to the people of Sedalia, and to everyone he meet. May the Lord bless you in this sadden time. My prayers are with you.
Donna Leiter
April 27, 2009
To the Wasson family; My name is Donna Leiter and my parents were Don and Evelyn Leiter. My folks shopped at Bob's IGA for years before Bob bought the store and because of his friendlyness they stayed with him after that until the store closed. My sister and I talk about some of that now as we lost our dad in January. My sympathy goes out to you.
Ande & Linda Anderberg
April 27, 2009
Ellie.So sorry for tour loss, Bob was one of the ''GREAT''ones in our life, You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Lura Wasson
April 27, 2009
Ellie and family,
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you in the loss of a very dear man. The Wasson family has lost a great man. Our thoughts and parayers go out to you in this difficult time. Just remember, he is in a more wonderful place than we are.
Love Gary and Lura Wasson
April 27, 2009
Dear Family, Our prayers are with you,and your families. Just to let you now how sorry to hear about Bob.
Charlie& Sharon Hoard
(Lincoln, Mo. )
Debbie & Jim Arwood
April 27, 2009
Dear Family,
I met Bob about six years ago while serving on the Warrensburg City Council. We quickly became friends and I looked forward to our visits. We socalized at various city and state events and Bob was such a kind, gentle person that always had time for a warm greeting and an encouraging word to all. His memory for names constantly amazed me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Carolyn Turner
April 27, 2009
Dear Family,
I met Bob last year, when I was home and taking my mother to the cancer treatment center. He was a very warm and kind spirited man. He could relate with my mother and her struggles. Even though Bob is absent in the body his loving, caring, and kind spirit will always remain. May God continue to bless you and your family with his highest measure of love during these difficult days ahead.
Carolyn Turner (daughter of Sadie Turner)
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