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Russell Earl Petree
1934 - 2011
Russell Earl Petree
1934 - 2011
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BORN
1934
DIED
2011
Russell Petree Obituary
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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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
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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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