Rufus Garland Gautier Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rufus Garland Gautier of Sedalia, Missouri, born in Covington, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 70, on June 4, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rufus Garland Gautier Sr. and Blanche Gautier (Harry); and his sister Michele Simmons. He is survived by: his former wife Peggy Gautier; his children, Megan, Angela Gautier of Socorro, NM and Jerad Gautier (Christina) of Marshall; his wife Pamela Rodgers; his stepchildren, Jennifer Highland (John) of Cole Camp, Rebecca Eslin of Independence, Kara Schondelmeyer of Sedalia, John-David Neiman (Mirra) of Minneapolis, MN, Dustin Schondelmeyer of Sedalia and Kristopher Schondelmeyer (Abby) of Perkasie, PA; his adoptive daughters, Megan Gautier and Rebecca Gautier (Tyler Lister); and his sisters, Nancy Clark of Covington, VA, Charlotte Martin (Gerald) of Covington, VA and Sabrina Desmarais (Desi) of Prescott, AZ. He is also survived by grandchildren, and many beloved nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Broadway Presbyterian Church in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.