Karell Bruce McGee

June 25, 1934 - October 12, 2019

Karell B. McGee, 85 of Fredonia passed away on October 12, 2019 at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, KS. Karell was born on June 25, 1934 in Wellington, KS the son of Elbert and Wilma (Nixon) McGee. Karell, will be fondly remembered as "The Phone Man". He worked for United Telephone Company for 41 1/2 years. Karell, also loved working on old trucks, tractors, cars or just about anything mechanical. He was a real Mister fix-it. Karell was a graduate of Fall River High School and a Member of the Fredonia Masonic Lodge #95. On October 25, 1952 Karell married Jessie Marie Luellen in Fredonia, KS. Karell and Jessie were married for 55 years until her death of August 3, 2008. Karell is survived by: 3 Daughters: Pat Gaudern (Bill) of Ottawa, KS Shirley Walton (Darole) of Fredonia, KS Barbara Short (Brad) of Richmond, Kansas 2 Sisters: Merita Reed of Wichita, KS Virginia Bridges (Mike) of Grove, Oklahoma 4 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jessie, son Mike, granddaughter Jessica, brother Kenneth McGee and brother in law Don C. Reed. Cremation has been requested, a memorial service will be held at a later date at Weakly Cemetery near New Albany. Memorials have been suggested to the Wilson County Old Iron Club and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736