Gary W. Cole 88, of Rosendale, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1938 in Bolckow, MO to Wilson & Ruth (Campbell) Cole. He married Anna Bauman in Savannah, MO on July 24, 1958 and celebrated 68 years of marriage and she survives of the home.

Gary was a hard-working man who always made time for his family. He tried to make as many events for his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids as possible. Gary's favorite occupation was that of a farmer. He spent many years and much hard work building up the family farm. Even after retirement, he enjoyed helping his sons and grandsons farm the land. His love and steady presence will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Cole of Rosendale, MO; children, Mike (Stacy) Cole of Savannah, MO, Mark Cole (Sandra) of Smithville, MO, Lori Cole of Savannah, MO, and daughter-in-law Kris Sticken (Steve); grandchildren, Kevin (Serena) Cole, Hannah (Derik) Luedt, Amanda (Brandon Goddard) Cole, Megan (Josh) Verschueren, Haley (Tim) Nold, and Jacob (Hannah) Cole; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bob (Dolores) Cole of Bolckow, MO and Ruth Ann Frost of St. Joseph, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Woodie Cole, Great-Grandson, Gus Verschueren, and brother, Leland Cole.

Memorial Visitation will be 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday October 30, 2026 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah at 500 E Pawnee Street, Savannah, Missouri 64485. Breit-Hawkins Funeral home is in charge of local arrangements.