Danny Ray Routon, 66, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Sedalia, the son of William George Routon and Vera Mae (Richardson) Routon, who preceded him in death.

On June 5, 1977, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Susan Jane Bergmann, who resides in the home.

Danny was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing pitch at Family Game Night. After 20 years, he retired from River Valley Animal Foods. Danny was a hardworking man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, drag-racing, rebuilding cars, and spending time with his grandkids. He was crazy about fast Chevy's and his old lady. He loved watching the San Francisco 49ers, and when his kids would cook Sunday dinners. Danny will be truly missed.

Along with his wife, Danny is survived by three children, Brandy Whitley, Randy Routon, and Chelsea Younce (Nick) all of Sedalia; two brothers, Terry Routon (Carolyn) of Warsaw, MO and Bill Routon (Ronda) of Rocky Mount, MO; three sisters, Lisa Allee (Tim) of Sedalia, Ginger Porter (Donald) of Eldon, MO, and Penny Chambers (Joe) of Lebanon, MO; seven grandchildren, Lexus Lawson, Carter Routon, Tavaris Whitley, Lily Routon, Nick Younce, Jr. (Cheyenne), William Younce, and Emily Younce; a great-grandson, Tennesyn Younce; a step-mother, Bobbie Witt (Ronnie) of Barnett; a brother-in-law, Tom Bergmann (Angie) of Weatherford, TX; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and his good buddies, Olan Boatcher, and Stan Dallar.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Routon.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeremy Freeman, officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Nick Younce, Sr., Nick Younce, Jr., William Younce, Stan Dallar, Kyle Wagoner, Michael Routon, Donald Porter Jr., and Timmie Allee.

Honorary bearers will be Lexus Lawson, Carter Routon, Tavaris Whitley, Lily Routon, and Emily Younce.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for Danny's grandchildren's college education fund in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.