Joe Ream, age 69 of Unionville, Missouri passed away on Saturday evening, September 23, 2023, at his residence in Unionville.
Joe was born on February 13, 1954, the son of Dale and Virginia Ream. He was raised in the Unionville area and attended the local schools, graduating with the class of 1972. He attended Northeast State University in Kirksville where he earned his master’s degree in education. While in college he played football, which he was very proud of. He was united in marriage to Tammy Davis on June 28, 1980, at the First Christian Church, the couple made their home in the Unionville area. Joe taught Health and Physical Education at West Putnam and also at Putnam County R1schools where he was also a track, basketball and football coach for many years. He loved being outdoors and was a steward of the land and wildlife. He was an avid hunter of turkey and especially whitetail deer. Joe along with brother Hank started Missouri Show Me Big Bucks and was a Certified Measurer for Boone and Crocket and Pope and Young. He enjoyed walking his acreage and was an Outfitter hosting many hunts over the years. Joe was an active member of NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) and helped host their annual fundraising event in Unionville. He was also a founding member of Calvary Fellowship Church in Unionville.
Joe is survived by his wife Tammy Ream of Unionville, his daughter Courtnee (Chris) Kottwitz of Unionville, his grandchildren Ava and Reid Kottwitz, his brother Hank Ream of Unionville, brother-in-law Rick Baughman of Glenwood along with his nieces and nephews; Cindy Harbert, Jeff Schultz, Chris Baughman, Kim Titus, Jeanette Simmons, Brad Ream and Clint Ream and several great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Kay Schultz and Lee Baughman.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established to the family’s choice and can be mailed to Tammy Ream.
Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions of Green Castle is honored to care for and minister to the Ream family at this time.
