St.
Clair County Obits
J.R. RESER
St. Clair County Courier
23 June 2006
J.R. Reser, age 85, Osceola, passed away Saturday morning June 17,
2006 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1921, in Urbana, the
son of Frank James and Goldina Ann Pippin Reser. He grew up in
Urbana and graduated from Urbana High School in 1939. He graduated
from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Business
Administration. While at the University of Missouri he was a member
of the Phi-Kappa-Sigma Fraternity and a long time supporter of the
University where he was a member of the Jefferson Club and founder
of the Press Box for the Mizzou Tigers. He entered the United States
Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served overseas in the Pacific Theatre
during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a Major from
active service to his country. J.R. came to Osceola where he owned and
operated Darby-Reser Ford for 46 years and owned the Osceola Abstract
Company for several years.
On January 26, 1960, he married Inez Lane
and they made their home in Osceola their entire married life. He was
active in his community, serving as board member of St. Clair County
State Bank and later elected as chairman of the board. He also served
as a board member of Kansas City Bank and Trust. He was a 36 year
member of the American Legion Post #618 of Osceola, Grace United
Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #273 of Osceola, 50 year member
Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, and a 50 year member Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine of Springfield and a past member of the Rotary
Club of Osceola and Osceola Chamber of Commerce.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; a brother, John Reser; and an infant sister.
J.R. is survived by his wife, Inez, of the home; one daughter, Cindy
Reser, of Springfield; a sister, Fran Teeters of Springfield; one
nephew and four nieces.
J.R. was a true gentleman and a generous
person. He was always giving to his family and friends, whom will miss
him dearly.
Services were Tuesday, June
20 in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Officiation was by Rev.
Fred Stevens.
The music selection played was, "Amazing Grace" and "Love Lifted Me"
performed by Richard Sunderwirth and Gail Ingle.
Casketbearers were Jim Brownlee, Ron Sewell, Gene Williams, Harold
Fugate, Bernard Cone and Tony Paugoulatas. Honorary casketbearers were
Buck Leiber, Jerry Lewis, Zip Miller and Larry Brownlee.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, with Military Honors.
Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
News Leader
18 June 2006
J.R. Reser, age 85, of Osceola, Missouri, passed away Saturday morning
in his home. He was born on March 11, 1921, in Urbana, Missouri, the
son of Frank James and Goldina Ann (Pippin) Reser. He grew up in
Urbana and graduated from Urbana High School in 1939. He graduated
from the University of Missouri Columbia with a degree in Business
Administration. While at the University of Missouri, he was a member
of the Phi-Kappa-Sigma Fraternity and a long time supporter of the
University, where he was a member of the Jefferson Club, and founder
of the Press Box for the Mizzou Tigers. He entered the United States
Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served overseas in the Pacific Theatre
during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a Major from
active service to his country. J.R. came to Osceola where he owned and
operated Darby-Reser Ford for 46 years and owned the Osceola Abstract
Company for several years. On January 26, 1960, he married Inez Lane,
and they made their home in Osceola their entire married lives. He was
active in his community, serving as board member of St. Clair County
State Bank and later elected as Chairman of the Board. He also served
as a board member of Kansas City Bank and Trust. He was a 36 year
member of the American Legion Post #618 of Osceola, Grace United
Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #273 of Osceola, 50 year member
Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, and a 50 year member Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine of Springfield, Missouri, and a past member of the Rotary
Club of Osceola and Osceola Chamber of Commerce. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a brother, John Reser; and an infant sister.
J.R. is survived by his wife, Inez, of the home; one daughter, Cindy
Reser, of Springfield; a sister, Fran Teeters of Springfield; one
nephew and four nieces. J.R. was a true gentleman and a generous
person. He was always giving to his family and friends, whom will miss
him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June
20, 2006, in the Sheldon Goodrich chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in
Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church,
Osceola.
