Charles E. Ramseyer

Charles E. “Charlie” Ramseyer, 96, of Sedalia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.

He was born October 26, 1927, in Sedalia, son of the late Albert Charles and Lona Grace (Haggard) Ramseyer. On September 18, 1955, in Sedalia, he married Maxine (Hatfield) Stevens, who preceded him in death on November 18, 2003.

Charlie was a 1946 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. He served his country honorably in the US Army 1946-1948 where he served as a military policeman.

After his military service, Charlie held various jobs, including Swift and Company. He later embarked on a career as the Maintenance Supervisor at the Missouri State Fairgrounds, a role he held from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.

He was longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Charlie was known for his dedication to his community. He was an active member of the Sedalia Jaycees, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Jaycee in 1960, and he contributed significantly to the Sedalia Elks Lodge 125, particularly with their holiday food distribution efforts. However, many will fondly remember Charlie for his enthusiastic involvement with the Sedalia Shrine Club, where he was famous for selling Vidalia onions and bringing joy to all who knew him.

Survivors include a son, Wayne Stevens (Sally), of Green Ridge; a daughter, Mindy Aulenbach (Mark), of Lee’s Summit; a son-in-law, Ray Meyer, of Springfield; and three grandchildren, Drew Meyer, of Springfield, and Lori Sorrell, and Justin Sorrell (Courtney), all of Green Ridge.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Meyer, who passed away in 2019.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Crown Hill Cemetery with Rev. Candace Fowler officiating with full military honors.

Friends may pay their respects and sign the guest register from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Friday, October 25, 2024 at Heckart Funeral Home.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri State Fair Foundation or Shriner’s Hospital in care of Heckart Funeral Home.