Ed Trease

(From White Funeral Home)

Charles Edwin “Eddie” Trease, age 79, passed from this world at his home in Aurora, Missouri, on May 6 2025, starting on his next journey, with his family by his side. 

Survived by his wife of 59 years Charolette “Charlie’” Baker Trease, and twin daughters, Shawna Slagle of Carthage, Missouri, and Tracy Mauk and husband Craig of Cleveland, Missouri. Also surviving are 2 grandsons Chance Mauk and Dalton Slagle, and 4 granddaughters, Pam Slagle Gaither, Julia Oney, Lindsey Mauk, and Elizabeth Slagle. Sister Nancy Stripling and partner Sandy Cohagen, Springfield, Missouri, and brother, Stan Trease, Joplin, Missouri. 

Preceding him in death were his parents Victor Wellington Trease and Mary Grace McCullough Trease. 

Ed loved his family, paying special attention to his grandchildren. They always knew a trip to his house meant something new and fun. He shared his love of golf with his grandsons and his love of nature with his granddaughters. Ed started working for the Joplin Globe at the age of 17 operating the switchboard. He worked in composing and sales. He also worked for Steve Spicer Motors and Roper Pontiac all in Joplin, Missouri. He started a weekly newspaper, Shopper’s Advantage. 

His passion was yard sales and auctions where he found treasures to sell in his many flea market booths throughout the 4-state area. After retiring he and his wife moved to their little piece of heaven at Table Rock Lake, Mano, Missouri, enjoying 12 wonderful years. Donations can be made to St. Jude’s or Southside Baptist, Aurora, Missouri. The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home & Crematory.