ST. JOSEPH- Ronald Portrey, 82, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at a healthcare facility in Cameron, Mo.
He was born December 1, 1931 to David and Margaret (Warren) Portrey in Pontiac, Mich.
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.
Additional Survivors: 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; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m., Friday, December 27th, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests memorial donations to be sent to the Noyes Home for Children.
Online guestbook and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com