Edward Eugene Brummet, 72, of Sedalia, died Monday morning, June 23, 2003, at his home.
He was born September 14, 1930, in Sedalia, son of Edward E. and Ruth Woods Brummet. On October 28, 1983, in Sedalia, he married Ruby Moore, who survives of the home.
Mr. Brummet had owned and operated Classic Studio in Sedalia since 1969. He worked for the Sedalia Democrat prior to opening his photography business and later taught photography classes at State Fair Community College. He was a Presbyterian, a member of the Moose Lodge #1494, earning a pilgrimage degree in May 2003, member of the Sedalia Lodge #236 AF & AM, was a Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Ararat Shrine, an honorary member of the Sheriff's Department, a member of the Rescue and Recovery Diving Team, photography editor of The History of Pettis County, and a veteran of the Missouri National Guard. He was an outdoorsman and loved his family.
Also surviving are three daughters, Norma Rayl of Nevada, Missouri, Susan Dougan of Sedalia, and Karen Keeting of Arkansas; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Brummet.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Heckart/Gillespie Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gene Smith officiating.
Pallbearers will be Otis Brock, Clyde Charles, Darrell Gerster, Leroy Klein, Kenny Pabst and Keith Singer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harlan Bagley, Larry Casey, Jack Couts, Dr. Arturo Gonzales, Donnie Kabler, Mack Kell, John Lowman, Chris Pescetto, Jay Phipps, Loren Pope, Amandus Schoen, Fred Seitz and Kenny Weitkamp.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the funeral home, where friends may call after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Bothwell Hospice or the Mooseheart School Foundation.
