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1940
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2020
Donald Ressel Obituary
On Nov. 29, 2014, he was united in marriage to Katherine L. Menefee at Sacred Heart Church in Sedalia, MO.
In addition to his wife, Kathy, survivors include Genevieve Ressel of Lenexa, KS; James, Amanda, and Alexander Ressel of St. Joseph, IL; Kelly, John, Jacob, Jordan, and Sam Ginther of Egan, MN; Mary, Danny, Grace, Cole, Kolby, and Khloe of Oak Grove, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Charles, Ralph, and Wallace Ressel, and his first wife, Barbara (Gower) Ressel.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eldon, with the funeral mass starting at 11 a.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart or the chosen charity of the donor.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Ressel
John Menefee JR
March 7, 2020
Kathy, my condolences to you and your family.
Charlotte Curry
March 7, 2020
Kathy and family - sending prayers of peace. May your memories help ease the pain of Donnie's loss.
Marilyn & Jack Arnold
March 6, 2020
Kathy and family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of husband Donald. May God bless you all and comfort you.
Marilyn and Jack Arnold
Stewart Seaman
March 6, 2020
Dear Kathy and family,
I am in shock!! Don was, and will always be, a great naval officer, fighter pilot, squadron mate and friend. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. Stew and Liz Seaman
Matthew Menefee
March 6, 2020
Please accept my condolences for Kathy and the entire Ressel family.
Alan Elliott
March 6, 2020
Wings of Gold Squadron Mate...R.I.P.
J.J PAXTON PAXTON
March 5, 2020
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSSJ.
Paul Bahner
March 5, 2020
Rest in Peace. A great basketball teammate, Navy pilot, and human being.
Kevin Menefee
March 5, 2020
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
March 5, 2020
PEACE...
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