Wallace Ressel

Wallace G. Ressel 63, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Thursday March 30, 2006. Born of Moses and Iva Ressel on March 11, 1943 he graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia, Missouri in 1961. He later attended Central Missouri State University and completed a Bachelor's degree in business. While working in the insurance industry for 37 years he retired for health reasons. He was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed sporting events, boating, hunting, fishing and many other activities with his family. He split his time between his home at the Lake of the Ozarks and his primary residence in Olathe. He was an original member of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe and a member of St. Anthony's parish at the lake. Wallace was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was always eager to arrange extended family gatherings at his home on the lake. He supported the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging and sponsored Zippora and Jervin of the Philippians for more than ten years. He also supported Christian missionaries and education initiatives in Ghana, Africa.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Rosie, Olathe, KS and his three children. A daughter Mary Elizabeth Boxler and spouse Len Boxler ,Overland Park, KS, two sons, Aaron Ressel, Olathe, KS, Jeremy Ressel and Spouse Joy Ressel, Olathe, KS. Grandchildren include Daniel, Zakary, Nathan, Brytnie, Jennifer and Jamie.

Living siblings include brothers Paul of Four Oaks, NC, Fred of St. Charles, MO and Don Ressel of Rocky Mount, MO, sister, Theresa Reynolds of Cape Girardeau, MO, stepbrother Peter Daniels and multiple nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and brothers Charles and Ralph Ressel.

There will be a visitation one hour before services in Sedalia, Missouri