Ralph E. (Gene) Minkler, age 65 of Belton, MO passed away February 15, 2019. Gene was born May 27, 1953 to Ralph Minkler and Lois Caswell. Gene graduated from Louisburg High school and operated his own painting business, Minkler Enterprises for 29 years. He married his wife Bonnie on December 8, 2001. Gene was a kind and gentle soul who loved people and never knew a stranger. Gene enjoyed golfing with his buddies, watching his KU Jayhawks and the Chiefs. He also enjoyed rock and roll music trivia, Sudoku and playing dominos. Mostly he enjoyed just spending time with his family.
Gene was proceeded in death by his father, Ralph Minkler; dad, Donald Caswell; brother, Roger Minkler; brother in-law, Michael Bishop; niece, Danielle Lomax. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; mother, Lois Caswell; brothers, James Minkler (Wilma), David Caswell (Sandy), Kevin Minkler and Gayle Minkler; sisters, Donna Burk (Clip), Sharon Bishop, Becky Minkler and Karen Leonard; a brother from another mother, Neal Beckman (Nancy); many special nieces and nephews he thought of as his own; and lots of other family, friends and business associates.
A Celebration of Life will be held February 23 from 1-3 pm at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 12913 Grandview Rd. Grandview, MO.; with Remembrances beginning at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Gene. Fond memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com.
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