Russell Earl Petree

1934 - 2011

Russell Earl Petree obituary, 1934-2011

Russell Earl Petree

1934 - 2011

BORN

1934

DIED

2011

Russell Petree Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2011.
Russell Earl Petree, 76, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia.

He was born on November 7,1934, at the family farm in Syracuse, MO, a son of James Henry and Hazell May (Chaney) Petree. He was the youngest of 13 children.

On July 17, 1952, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Frances Irene Ford, who preceded him in death on March 17, 1985.
He was an avid race fan, for local racing and Nascar. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed traveling in his RV and camping with his family. He was known for his generosity and warm heart.

He was employed by the Sedalia Democrat for many years, owned Russ's Fina Stations on E. Broadway and S. Limit for years and most currently owned and operated Russ's Delivery and Lawn Care.

He is survived by 4 children: Marla (Melvin) Lange, Colleen (Ray) Suppes, Scarlett [Wendy] (Bob) Rumsey, Rusty (Tracy) Petree all of the Sedalia area; 10 grandchildren: Carmen Brock, Michael Lange, Mikki Cohen, Amy Wooten, Krista Bay, Jeremy Wolfe, Chad Wolfe, Chastity Rumsey, Matthew Petree, and Brianna Petree; 9 great-grandchildren: Alyson Brock, Chase Cohen, Noah Cohen, Mackenzie Wooten, Fantasia Rumsey, Shaykota Rumsey, Kaleb Wolfe, Kayden Wolfe, and Marcus Wolfe. He is also survived by his loving friend of many years, Marie Shipwright.

Besides his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents, 9 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jim Downing officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 25, 2011 at the funeral chapel.

The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of your choice, in lieu of flowers.

Pallbearers will be Mike Lange, Jeremy Wolfe, Chad Wolfe, Matthew Petree, Bryan Brock, Greg Cohen and Jon Wooten. Honorary bearers will be Carmen Brock, Mikki Cohen, Amy Wooten, Chastity Rumsey, Brianna Petree and Cheryl Lange.

Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at reafuneralservice.com

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February 28, 2011

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February 26, 2011

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Mamta Saxena

February 28, 2011

May the cherished memories be the source of strength to bear the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 26, 2011

For Rusty, Marie; I am so sorry to hear of Russs' passing. He was always so kind to me & Walt. God Bless You all.

Dixie Williams, Sedalia, Mo

February 26, 2011

There is not enough words to express the help,kindness and joy He's has done in this life,Russ was 1 of a kind,agreat friend and will be missed by many of those who was fortunate enough to know him, Bye ole friend,I will miss him>Joe<

February 25, 2011

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME. JERRY & SHERRI BROSCH

john and mary crook

February 25, 2011

we are so sorry to hear of your loss. our prayers are with you.

February 24, 2011

Marla and Famlly: On behalf of the Class of 1971,Smith Cotton-High School, we want to express our thoughts, prayers, sympathy, and love to you and your family in the loss of your father. Nilda (Griffiths)Noland, SC71 Coordinator

Cathey Schrader

February 24, 2011

Rusty, Tracy, Jeremy, & Chad,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad/grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Randy Goodman

February 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Meggie (Reid) Wolfe

February 23, 2011

My thought and prayers are going out to the Petree Family. I know that Papa was such an amazing, hard working, caring and giving man!! His memory will live on forever in the lives/hearts of the famiy/chidren/grandchildren and many other lives that he touched. I know that his kindness and good heart has left an impact on my heart that will never be erased! May he rest in peace and may his family and friends know that we all have an Amazing Guardian Angel watching over all of us now!! You will never be forgotten Papa Petree and I love you!!

vernon and bobbie wolfe

February 23, 2011

Russell always was a hard working and giveing man he will be missed by many and never forgotten.

J Miller

February 23, 2011

To The Petree Family Im Very Sorry To Hear About Russell's Passing He Was A Very Kind And Wonderful Man I Will Never Forget Him So Russell God Bless You And Rest In Peace

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