Gary W. Cole Obituary
We announce the death of Gary W. Cole of Rosendale, Missouri, who passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Gary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary W. Cole to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilson Cole and Ruth Cole (Campbell); his son Woodie Cole; his great grandchild Gus Verschueren; and his brother Leland Cole.
He is survived by: his wife Anna Cole of Rosendale, MO; his children, Mike Cole (Stacy) of Savannah, MO, Mark Cole (Sandra) of Smithville, MO and Lori Cole of Savannah, MO; his grandchildren, Kevin Cole (Serena), Hannah Luedt (Derik), Amanda Cole (Brandon Goddard), Megan Verschueren (Josh), Haley Nold (Tim) and Jacob Cole (Hannah); his siblings, Bob Cole (Dolores) of Bolckow, MO and Ruth Ann Frost of St. Joseph, MO.; Kris Sticken (Steve). He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home (1010 S US Hwy 71, Savannah, MO 64485).
Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah at 500 E Pawnee Street, Savannah, Missouri 64485.
