Honor Veteran Robert Ragsdale: Support His Final Journey

Hi, I am the sister of Robert Ragsdale, a veteran of the Air Force who served during Vietnam. He was 10 years my senior and so was disabled most of what I know of his life. He passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, leaving a hole in our hearts and lots of medical and personal bills. The Veterans Cemetery in Missoula will be honoring his military service on September 23, 2024, and I am hoping to have his funeral, medical and personal responsibilities covered, with your help.

Cost Breakdown:

Northland Rehabilitation Center remaining balance well over $14,000.

Cremation, transportation from Missouri to Montana Veterans Cemetery and burial in niche Wall $3,000.

Outstanding phone bill $300.

Outstanding lease on house approximately $2,000 (I do not know the exact amount, but would want him to leave with a clean record.)

You can donate here through GoFundMe or, if you live locally, First Security Bank in Stevensville, MT will take your donations directly.

Thank you in advance for your donation and prayers,

Beverly, Robert's little sister

Obituary of Robert Eugene Ragdsale

September 23, 1944 - August 27, 2024

Kansas City, Missouri – Robert Eugene Ragsdale, 79, passed away on August 27, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital from health complications.

Robert was born on September 23, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He grew up in Mar Vista and West LA, California, where he graduated Venice High School and attended Trade Technical College where he earned his AA in Cabinetmaking and Carpentry. He served in the Air Force in 1964 and was honorably discharged. Due to his health conditions he was disabled and shortly thereafter he moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he attended Bible college and became ordained as a minister. He met and married Mabel Bruce and they had one child, Virginia (Ginger). His second marriage was to Janet Ingle which resulted in divorce. He resided in Kansas City until his death.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Doris, his grandparents, his younger brother James (1982), his younger sister Judy (2004), his daughter Ginger (2012) and his great great nephew Jaxson (2019).

He is survived by his sister Beverly of Stevensville, Montana, and many, many nephews and nieces: Doris Manzanares (Steve) of Darby, MT, along with their children and grandchildren; John Hurley (Veronica) of Santa Clarita, CA, along with their children; Geoffrey Aguirre (Jenna), of Lodi, CA, along with their children; and Jennifer LaPointe (Gary), of Seattle, WA, along with their children.

A service with full Military honors will be held on September 23, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Western Montana National Veterans Cemetery in Missoula, Montana. His remains will be placed in the niche Wall at that time.

Contribute by sharing memories, stories and pictures of Robert on the memorial website at www.reflectionsmemorialservices.com.