Donald Lee Gorsage, 67 of Rayville, MO passed away surrounded by his loving family at North Kansas City Hospital on July 14, 2022. 

Don was born to Walter Lee Gorsage and Virginia Gorsage (Drehel) on Mar. 11, 1955, in Harrisonville, MO. He graduated Oak Park High School in 1973. Following graduation, Don enlisted in the US Naval Academy and served aboard The USS White Plains (AFS-4). From there his career began at Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2007. For years he served in the Army National Guard. Don was employed by Orscheln Farm and Home, until his passing. 

Don was a loving husband and family man. He was dedicated to his children and beamed over his grandchildren. He had a big heart and accepted many as his own. He would offer anyone a hand if they needed it. He was a hard worker and a man of integrity. Don had his own little way to make people chuckle. 

Don was preceded in death by his biological mother, Virginia; his father, Walter; his mother, Alice Gorsage (Burch); wife, Edna Gorsage (McCollough); sister, Phyllis Dickerson; and great-granddaughters Ireland and GoodKnight Ribando.  

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Nelson-Gorsage; his sisters, Martha Gorsage and Linda Hudson (Jim Hudson); his daughters, Donette Gorsage, Valley Coleman, Tammy Tobeck (James Tobeck), and Teresa Bailey; sons, Troy Bailey (Vicki Bailey), Dan Nelson (Mitch Ham), Derek Nelson (Angela Nelson), and Darren Nelson (Juliane Nelson); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Visitation was held Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Hidden Valley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, MO. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home followed by the funeral procession to Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kearney, MO.   

In lieu of flowers, you may consider a memorial donation to The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation or to The Paralyzed Veterans of America.