Robert Ressel

KELSO, Mo. -- Robert J. Ressel, 81, of Kelso passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born May 18, 1939, at Kelso, son of Arnold C. and Genevieve Opal Menz Ressel.

Robert married Betty L. LeGrand on Aug. 15, 1970, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton, Missouri.

Bob attended St. Mary's High School and was a member of the National Guard. He retired from Drury Company after 42 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his buddies "trying to solve world problems" at the former Kelso Kwik Stop. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Bob is survived by his wife, Betty Ressel, the love of his life; three children, Tamara "Tammy" (Shawn) Fox of Advance, Missouri, and Donna Ressel (fiance Anthony) and Robert "Bobby" (Crystie) Ressel, both of Sikeston, Missouri; grandchildren, Katie Rose and Charlie Ressel, Zachary Loveless, Emma and Ethan Fox.

Survivors also include three brothers, Edward, Thomas (Corena) and Kenneth (Linda) Ressel, all of Kelso; three sisters, Helen (A.J.) Schott of Kelso, Mary Jane (Bruce) Raines of Scott City and Mary Jo Ressel of Cape Girardeau; brother-in-law, Les Enderle of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; sister-in-law, Dorothy Ressel of Cape Girardeau; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Florian and Harry Ressel, and three sisters, Rosemary Diebold, Kathleen Job and Patsy Enderle.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City, with rosary at 7 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus prayers.

Visitation will also be at 8 a.m. Wednesday, with rosary at 9:30 a.m. and funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso with the Rev. Michael Casteel as celebrant.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.