Dean Irey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Glen Dean Irey, 88, of Latham, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at California Care Center in California, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born on February 06, 1929 near Latham, to Reed and Florence (Allee) Irey. He attended Latham School and graduated from Tipton High School in 1947. Dean enlisted in the United States Army on March 9, 1951 serving during the Korean War, receiving 3 bronze service stars and was honorably discharged October 17, 1956. On June 18, 1954 he was married to Rosalie Bishop at Tipton, MO. He was a life-long farmer and a member of Green Grove Baptist Church. Dean had a deep appreciation for loving and serving others in his family, the church, and community. He showed his support by attending and participating in many activities and events such as local fairs, serving on the Latham School Board and watching the local kids play sports. He enjoyed working cattle and horses on the Irey Century Farm, as well as harvesting the land. However, he was known for saying that his children were the best crop he ever raised. Dean served his church as Clerk, Sunday School Superintendent, and was committed to the upkeep of the building and cemetery. Some personal highlights for Dean were representing local farmers as a MFA Oil and MFA Inc. delegate, being a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, VFW and American Legion. Receiving a Quilt of Valor and having the privilege of going on the Honor Flight in April 2015 was an experience he held in high regard. Surviving are: his wife Rosalie Irey; one sister Mary Lee Bell of New Braunfels, TX; two sisters-in-law, Louise Irey of California and Beverly Irey of Independence; six children, Jim Irey of Latham, Rhonda (Gary) Fogelbach of Jefferson City, Jeannie Imhoff and Larry (Jennifer) Irey all of California, Garry (Carrie) Irey and Dawn (Tom) Zurmiller all of Tipton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, Dean was preceded in death by: his daughter Glenda DeAnn Woods; 2 brothers, James and Don Irey; one son-in-law Mark Imhoff; and a daughter-in-law Jan Irey. The family will receive friends at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service with Rev. Earl Fuller officiating. Interment will be at Green Grove Cemetery near Latham. Memorials are suggested to the Central Missouri Honor Flight or Green Grove Baptist Church. On-line messages to the family may be contributed at www.windmillridgefuneralservice.com.

Dean Irey

February 6, 1929 - December 10, 2017

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