Cletes Cato

ZALMA, Mo. -- Cletes O. "Bill" Cato, 89, of Zalma, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at his home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1915, near Greenbrier, Mo., son of Clarence Otto and Bessie Null Cato.

Cato was a teacher, principal and school superintendent. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Cato was also a member of Bethel General Baptist Church, Zalma Masonic Lodge 545, Scottish Rite, VFW 5900 and Zalma Order of the Eastern Star 509.

He and Jessie McKinley were united in marriage July 7, 1942, in Tacoma, Wash., and she survives of the home.

Other survivors include four daughters, Cathy (Bob) Cook and Barbara Cato, both of Cape Girardeau, Jacquelyn (Ed) Kubisiak and Ramona (Michael) Bollinger, both of Waynesville, Mo.; a sister, Katie Beal of Zalma; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Pearlene Kassinger, and an infant brother and sister.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance, Mo., with Masonic rites at 7 p.m.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Burial will be in Morgan Memorial Park in Advance with full military rites.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel General Baptist Church Building Fund.