Francis Dee Witbeck, age 71, of Warrensburg passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at KC Hospice House in Kansas City.

He was born December 19, 1949 in Fresno, CA, the son of Francis M. and Mary Catherine (Prunty) Witbeck.

Dee lived life as one big adventure. He was always reading, learning new things, and fearlessly pursuing new interests. He was an entrepreneur who wore many hats and never stopped surprising folks.

On November 22, 2003, he and Donna Lynn Turner were united in marriage. Together with their daughter, Frannie, they lived a life built on family, laughter, learning and enormous love.

A devoted father, husband, son, son-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend, his greatest legacy was his kind and generous heart. He touched so many lives with his grace and his gentle spirit. He was a priceless part of this world and will be missed beyond measure.

Dee was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Mary Catherine Witbeck; and his father-in-law Jack Turner.

He is survived by his wife Donna Turner-Witbeck; a daughter Frances "Frannie" Witbeck; his sisters Cathy (James) Ward and Leeann Gunter; a nephew Jimi Hathaway; nieces Vivian (Daniel) McKinney and Amber (Matthew) Oser; his mother-in-law Pat Turner; his sister-in-law Dana (Scott) Chaffin; nieces Shea (Jordan) Fijal and Shelby Marsh; nephew Brett Marsh; and many great nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Warrensburg Animal Rescue and can be left in care of the funeral home.