Charles James Stetzenbach

Charles James Stetzenbach, 51, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born on March 20, 1970 in Sedalia, the son of Charles William Stetzenbach, who resides in Sedalia, and Viola (Lawson) Stetzenbach, who preceded him in death.

On August 7, 1992 in Sedalia he was united in marriage to Cheri Roberts, who resides in Olathe, KS.

Jim was a 1988 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He worked as a truck driver for eight years at Stribling Inc. in Sedalia. He was also a member of the Sedalia Motorcycle Association. Jim loved giving back to his community through volunteerism with several organizations in the area, and with the Pettis County Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed cooking and smoking meats at different events for family and friends. Jim’s greatest passion was spending time with friends while working on and riding motorcycles.

In addition to his father, he is survived by three children, Danielle Stetzenbach of Mission, KS, Savannah Stetzenbach, of Olathe, KS; Dylan Stetzenbach and his wife Rebecca of Sedalia; a granddaughter, Nala; a brother, Roger Stetzenbach of Sedalia; two sisters, Barbara Stetzenbach of Sedalia, and Marsha Jane Stetzenbach, of Olathe, KS; a niece, Heather Owen, and a nephew, Christian Stetzenbach; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ace and Anna Lawson, paternal grandparents, Frank W. Stetzenbach and Mary V. Stetzenbach; and two half siblings, Charles Hammond and Michael Hammond.

A Celebration of Life gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Inurnment will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Miller's Chapel Cemetery.

Urn bearer will be Tommy White along with Til We Ride Again.

Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots or Central Missouri Honor Flight in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.