Ray Greenlee, 87, of De Soto died Feb. 23, 2026, at Crystal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Crystal City. With his brother Jackie, Mr. Greenlee owned and operated Ozark Transfer and then worked for Sheet Metal Contractors, Inc. He enjoyed bow hunting, riding dirt bikes and playing for and managing local softball teams. He also was an umpire, umpiring 15 games at the National Slow Pitch Softball Tournament in Omaha, Neb., including the Championship Game. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family. He was of the Methodist faith and had belonged to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Born Dec. 25, 1938, in Potosi, he was the son of the late John T. “Jack” and Loretta (Wilson) Greenlee.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty (Miller) Greenlee.
He is survived by two children: Cathy (John) Rogers of De Soto and Cindy (Perry) Vogler of Wildwood; four grandchildren: Christi Larson, Lisa Richeson, Charles (Mari) Vogler and Travis Vogler; six great-grandchildren: Litney Richeson, Campbell Larson, Cali Jane Vogler, Raya Vogler, Dorian Vogler and Dante Vogler; a sibling: Brenda Kleinstuber; a sister-in-law: Cathy Greenlee; and many other family members and friends.
He also was preceded in death by two brothers: Jackie Greenlee and Dennis Greenlee; a sister-in-law: Julia Greenlee; a brother-in-law: Ken Kleinstuber; and his best friend: Roger Beauchamp.
A memorial gathering is scheduled from 1 p.m. until a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St., in De Soto. Inurnment will be in Four Season’s Mausoleum in Woodlawn Cemetery in De Soto. Memorials may be made to Rural Parish Workers of Christ, 15540 Cannon Mines Road, Cadet, 63630. Arrangements are under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.