V. Jim Dusek Jr., born Jan. 12, 1949, passed away at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jim and his wife Wanda have owned Rite-Way Auto for 30 years. Jim was active in the community for various occasions, including coaching baseball for about 20 years. Jim’s favorite times were sitting at the front desk of Rite-Way, welcoming everyone. You might have come through the door a stranger, but you left feeling like family!

Jim’s presence will be greatly missed by his family and throughout the community.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Janie (Sembera) Dusek; and father, Vladimir Dusek Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Wanda Dusek; children, Jeff (Megan) Dusek, Kevin Dusek and Toni (Terry) Glunt; grandchildren, Danielle Glunt, and Taylor, Hailey, Broc, Harlow and River Dusek; greatgrandchildren, Aleah and Aniyah Emery; siblings, David (Sandra) Dusek, Donald (Lorena) Dusek, Johnny (Darlene) Dusek, Janet (Doc) Delatorre and Rosie (Mike) Tatum; and too many nieces, nephews and cousins to mention.

Visitation was from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Pisgah Baptist Church. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, with graveside services immediately following at Hillcrest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Excelsior Springs High School baseball program in honor of Jim.

Arrangements in care of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.