Paul Raymond Neitzert

Paul Raymond Neitzert, 94, of Sedalia, MO, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on May 11, 1929, in Rural Pettis Co., MO, the son of Raymond Davis Neitzert and Avis Mildred (Hill) Neitzert, who preceded him in death.

On November 25, 1951, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Hancock, who resides in the home.

Paul was a 1947 Green Ridge High School graduate and a 1951 graduate of Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg with a BS in Business Administration. Paul was a member of the Missouri Army National Guard for nine years. He worked as a farmer all of his life.

Paul was a lifelong member of Camp Branch Baptist Church. He served as Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and many other capacities. Paul leaves a legacy of faithful service to his Lord and Savior. Paul mentored many young people in various ways. He served in the Green Ridge community in many ways, including the school board. Paul never knew a stranger and befriended many people of all ages. Paul enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, water skiing, and canoeing. He was very supportive of his grandchildren and community activities.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by four daughters, Teri Schilb (Gary), Sherry Sumner (Keith), Cindy Wasson (Joe), and Kelly Ingram (Mike), all of Sedalia; ten grandchildren, Kelsey (Cody), Caleb (Casey), Luke (Sarah), Jonathan (Andrea), Casey (Stephanie), Aric (Stephany), Ragean (Rick), Alison, Hannah (Walter), Jackson; twenty, great-grandchildren; Emmett, Presley, Matthew, Madeline, Molly, Mia, Noah, Abigail, Julia, Kinley, Rocky, Alicia, Jessica, BreeAnn, Arynn, Kasen, Ethan, Bella, Illianna, Everleigh, five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2023, at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Luke Sumner and Dr. Rob Ayers officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.

The burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Casey Wasson, Aric Wasson, Caleb Sumner, Luke Sumner, Jonathan Sumner, and Sam Dove.

Honorary bearers will be Rick Muessig, Cody Berg, and Walter Pratt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Branch Baptist Church in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.