Harold Patrick Tonsor

Patrick "Pat" Tonsor, 83, of Monroe City, passed away on January 29, 2026, at MonroeCity Manor. Pat was born on July 8, 1942, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Harold Henry Chick" Tonsor and Edith Marie Greening Tonsor.
He spent his earty years growing up on the family farm near Stoutsville, Missouri,attended St. Stevens School in Indian Creek, and graduated from Monroe City High School. On June 16, 1976, Pat married Theresa Kay Betz. Together they raised three daughters: Debbie Black of Vandalia, Lisa Perry of Moberty, and Carrie (Dan) Talley of Mexico. He was a proud grandfather to Ashley Hoener (Matt) of Holts Summit, Derrick Agee of Moberly, Cody Agee Savanna) of Moberly, and Brittney Black of Blue Springs. Pat was also blessed with six great- grandchildren: Piper Agee, Porter Agee, Presson Agee, Brooklyn Black, Trenton Black, and Avery
Black. Pat is also survived by his brother, Tully (Cathy) Tonsor of Monroe City; his sister, Jilda Long of Paris;
and five nephews. After high school, Pat entered the workforce as a mechanic, working for various implement dealers in the area. He was known for his mechanical knowledge and for always having a project underway in his shop. Farming and raising cattle were also important parts of his life, and he worked alongside his brother Tully for many years. As times changed, Pat transitioned to driving gravel and lime trucks. He leased on with Chester Bross and worked on the road for several years before eventually returning home to own and operate his own trucking company, proudly serving the
local community. Pat's true passion was truck and tractor pulling. Many late nights were spent tuning his Oliver or Allis Chalmers tractors so he could load them onto his two-ton Chevy C60 and head to the next pull. He competed for years on a modest budget, always focused on having fun. Later, he moved
into truck pulling, creating countless family memories by hauling the entire family along to events. His beloved truck, the "Brown Hound, remains in the family and, once restored, will continue on as
a legacy vehicle for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
If you knew Pat, you knew he was ornery, hard-headed, and always up for a good conversation. Known as the life of the party, his CB handle was "Good Time Charlie." Pat and Kay loved going out dancing and spending Saturday nights with friends. He will be remembered most for his playful
teasing and the smile that lit up his blue eyes.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Harold "Chick" and Edith Tonsor.Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 03,2026 at the Garner Funeral Home & Chapel, Monroe City, Missouri Rev. Rev. Marty Smyser will officiate. Burial will follow at the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Monroe City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 11:00 am Tuesday, until time of services. Pallbearers will be Steve Tonsor, Terry Tonsor, Gerry Tonsor, Dan Talley, Pete Agee, Derrick Agee and Cody Agee. Memorials have been suggested to donors choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garner Funeral Home & Chapel, Monroe City, Missouri. Online condolences can be made at garnerfuneralchapel.com.