Raymond Eugene Bresee, age 58, Galena, Kansas, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at home after an illness. Raymond was born October 10, 1958 in Kansas to Melvin Bresee and the late Donna Weese.
Ray, an amazing husband, father, stepfather, son, brother, poppie, and friend to many, was simply a remarkable man. He was loving, caring, and hardworking. Ray was the Joplin Family Y Maintenance Director and worked full heartedly in every area of his life. He was personable to all, and everyone who met him received a nickname from him. Ray seemed to know everyone, and all who knew him was changed forever. His whole life was his kids, grandkids, and wife, and for the rest of our lives, Poppie will always be remembered.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Bresee, his son Adam Bresee and his wife Jennifer, his two daughters, Ashley Ruddell and her husband Brandon, Amber Coykendall and her husband T.J. His three stepchildren, Mark Artigo and his wife Tabitha, Brandy Jackson and her husband Brandon, Christine Crawford and fiancé Brad Laczny, and his 20 grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
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