DEARLL LEE DISHMAN

Dearll Lee Dishman, 88, of Willard passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born in Strafford on Sept. 4, 1936; the son of Doc and Effie Dishman.
He married Mariann Jefferis on Jan. 12, 1963. He worked for Reyco as a machinist for 50 years. He was also very involved in family activities by becoming a basketball and baseball official for over 30 years in southwest Missouri, as well as umpiring softball for many years at Fox Hollow Sports Complex.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mariann; his three children and their spouses: Linda (Bob) Crow, Greg (Edith) Dishman and Jeff (Kerry) Dishman; six grandchildren and their spouses; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; his brothers, Jesse Dishman and Phil Knott; his sister, Evelyn Knott; as well as other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and great-grandson, Joshua Belcher.
Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Family Pet Memorial Gardens, 1900 N Co Rd 123, Springfield, MO 65802.
His wishes were to be cremated with no services at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield.