Raymond Howard Ager

Preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ager, his parents Ralph and Edna Ager, his brother Richard Ager, and his grandson Stephen Ager, Raymond is survived by a loving family that includes:

• Daughters, Gretchen (Darrell) Tranbarger of Platte City, MO; Jennifer (Don) Stanton of Willow, AK; and Michelle Ager Mayhew of Kansas City, MO

• Son, Jeffrey (Diane) Ager of Liberty, MO

• 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren

Born February 26, 1939, Raymond grew up in North Kansas City, MO, where he graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1957 and accepted a football scholarship to Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO.

On October 9th, 1959, Raymond married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, with whom he shared a loving and devoted relationship for over 60 years. Living together in Kansas City and Gladstone, they enjoyed dancing, playing golf and cards, and attending church with friends.

In addition to raising their four children, Raymond spent a long and impactful career as a manager in the printing industry at Henry Wurst, Inc. in North Kansas City, MO, where his characteristic loyalty was on display for all to admire.

Shortly after they had both retired, Raymond and Barbara moved to Hot Springs Village in Arkansas in the mid-1990s, where they continued their passionate enjoyment of golf and the outdoors, with Raymond manning the BBQ grill on an almost nightly basis.

In 2019, Raymond and Barbara moved back home to Kansas City to be closer to family. After Barbara’s passing in 2022, Raymond spent his final years living comfortably among family and friends in Smithville, MO.

A private family gravesite viewing and burial is planned.