Pearl Imogene Bressler, 85, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
She was born June 27, 1940 in Sublette to Paul and Mary Slocum, the third of seven kids.
Early on, Imogene was married to Gene Dethrow, and they moved from Hugoton (where she went to school) to Rolla. This union brought them their three children: Doug, Jimmy and Lesa.
Later, Imogene and Dallas Bressler were united in marriage, and they enjoyed many happy years together. They enjoyed travel as well as hosting “get togethers” for friends and family, where much food and laughter were always present! They could always be counted on to attend every grandchild’s ballgame, performance or 4-H event.
Imogene was primarily a homemaker, well known for her hospitality, keeping an immaculate home that never failed a “white glove test” and her quick wit and sense of humor that endured to the end.
She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. And it was no secret that she was addicted to Hershey’s Golden Nuggets, Diet Coke, Lofthouse Sugar Cookies, Brown’s Shoe Store and casinos!
Imogene is survived by her daughter, Lesa Goucher (Monte) of Yukon, Okla.; her beloved granddaughters, Brittany Alexander (Justin) of Liberal, and CPT Kyleigh Harlow, US Army, currently stationed in Vicenza, Italy. Mimi, as she was lovingly called, is also survived by her three cherished great grandchildren: Hadlee, Macie and Brecken, of Liberal, whom she loved more than “a bushel and a peck!” She loved spoiling all her grandchildren. Imogene is also survived by her siblings: Pauline Nelson, Curtis Slocum, Duane Slocum and Karen Slocum; as well as a host of nieces and nephews who thought the world of her.
She is preceded in death by her sons, Douglas (Doug) Eugene and James (Jimmy) Lee; as well as her beloved sister, Marylou Peterson; and brother, George Slocum.
• Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 at Miller Mortuary in Liberal.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal, with Pastor Bill Prater officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rolla Cemetery in Rolla.
Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.
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