Paul Albee

ORAN, Mo. -- Paul Dennis Albee of Oran passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at the age of 74.

Dennis was born Oct. 27, 1945, to Wilbur "Pete" and Dorothy Butler Albee in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Dexter High School in 1963. On Aug. 21, 1966, he married Donna Jean Carr. They raised one daughter, Teresa.

Dennis owned and operated Albee Auto Supply for many years in Oran. After closing the store, he was employed by a few different companies until becoming employed with Procter & Gamble. He retired from P & G in 2008.

Dennis was active in several organizations: The Promenaires Square Dance Club, Oran Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Scott County Rural Fire District, Scott County reserve deputy sheriff, Morley Masonic Lodge 184 A.F. and A.M., Lakeville Masonic Lodge No. 489 and GWRRA Missouri Chapter I.

Dennis enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers, riding Goldwing motorcycles with his wife, Donna, and the Goldwing chapter. He also enjoyed scuba diving, horseback riding and spending time with his grandson, Clay.

Dennis was Oran Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1985, fire chief for Oran Volunteer Fire Department and Scott County Rural Fire District.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur "Pete"; his mother, Dorothy; and stepmother, Zada.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna; daughter, Teresa (Chad) Clevenger; his brothers, Frank (Carol) and Ed (Sue); sister, Lenore (Charlie); several cousins, nieces and nephews; and grandson, Clay.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran, Missouri.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Friend Cemetery.