Ronald Portrey
Portrey, Ronald
1 Dec 1931 - 19 Dec 2013
Ronald Portrey, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, December 19,
2013 at a healthcare facility in Cameron, Missouri.
He was born December 1, 1931 to David and Margaret (Warren) Portrey in
Pontiac, Michigan.
He married Barbara (Filter) Todd on June 20, 1981. She survives of the
home.
Ronald proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a veteran
of the Korean Conflict. He worked for Western Electric, now known as
AT&T, as a machine operator.
He enjoyed square dancing and traveling with Barbara to the dances. He
also enjoyed gardening and watching college football, especially his
Cornhuskers.
Mr. Portrey was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and four
brothers.
Survivors: Ronald is survived by is wife Barbara; children, Ronald Alan
Portrey, Richard Portrey (Beth) and Joni Nistois (Greg); step-children,
Terry Todd (Donna) and Shane Todd (Laura); sisters, Betty Massey and
Patsy Mandry; brother, Denis Portrey; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen
great-grandchildren with one on the way; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Services: 10:00 A. M. Friday, December 27th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &
Crematory.
Memorials: The family requests memorial donations to be sent to the
Noyes Home for Children.
Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory
5005 Frederick Blvd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
816-232-3366
www.meierhoffer.com
