Ronald Eugene Shreve

Ronald Eugene Shreve passed away at 5:53 p.m., Sunday, November 14, 2010, at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 10 months and 7 days. The second of six children born to the union of the late Glen Victor and Georgia Dean (Jarrett) Shreve, Ron was born January 8, 1949 in the old Waynesville Hospital, Waynesville, Missouri. Ron grew up in Iberia, Missouri. His elementary and high school years were filled with football, basketball, baseball and track practices and events. After graduating from Iberia High School, Class of 1967, he attended Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1972. On March 3, 1971, in Iberia, Ron was united in marriage with Donna Martin. This union was blessed with two sons, Chad and Cris. Donna preceded Ron in death in January, 1985. On June 22, 1987, in Rolla, Missouri, Ron married Susette Virginia McCouch. The birth of Nelson Shreves completed their blended family. Ron felt very blessed to make a living doing what he loved; teaching and coaching. He was a Physical Education, American History, Missouri History and Driver’s Education teacher. He taught in the Plato, Windsor, Iberia and Waynesville school districts. He coached football, basketball, baseball and track, and was an announcer for basketball games at KJPW Radio station. Ron loved all sports. He loved playing, coaching and watching sports, but he especially loved watching kids play sports. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping with his family. Ron will be remembered for his easy going, kind spirit, his wonderful sense of humor, and his love of children and family. Ron leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Susette; three sons: Chad Shreve and Cris Shreve and wife, Lora, all of Iberia and Nelson Shreve of the home; three grandchildren: Renee Ashton, Katie Elizabeth and Cristopher Clay Shreve; five siblings: Glenvel Shreve of Iberia, Karen Jenkins of Eldon, Mary Boone of Rocky Mount, Linda Cameron of Eldon, and Betty Hopper of Barnett; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Ron was preceded in death by daughter-in-law: Kayla Shreve. Funeral services were held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Col. (Ret) Nelson McCouch, III officiating. Several family members and friends recalled their wonderful memories of Ron. Pianist Maggie Wilson played “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace”. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ron Shreve and may be left at the funeral home.

Ronald Eugene Shreve

January 8, 1949 - November 14, 2010