Bernard "Bud" F. Vitt Sr.

Bud Vitt, 95, of Independence, MO peacefully passed away at his home with his daughter, Mary by his side on Mon, Aug. 15, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial 10am Sat., Aug. 20th at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36th Terr., Indep., MO 64052, with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Fri., Aug. 19th from 6-8pm at the church with rosary recited at 5:30pm.

Bud was born March 17, 1921 in Salisbury, MO to Albert & Frances (Mandel) Vitt. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1939. From 1942-1945 he served in the US Army during WWII receiving five Bronze Stars from his tours in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Bud started his career in the construction industry as a carpenter, building his own home with family. Later he owned & operated Vitt Nursery with his father for 20 years. He was a founding member of Nativity’s Parish; having served as an usher, one of the chief cinnamon bread bakers, a fryer for the Lenten Fish Frys and church decorator .

Bud was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Helen; a daughter, Fran Vitt-Barchak; a son, Bud Jr.; a great grandson, Zackery; his brothers, Albert and James Vitt and his sister, Virginia Long. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Vitt-Witthar. His sisters, Dorothy Burke, Helen Henderson (Harry) and Mary Jo Murphy. Grandchildren, Chris Barchak, Jenny Kingdon (Scott), Andy Barchak (Amy), Matt Barchak, Michelle Billinger (Rick) and Michael Witthar. Great grandchildren, Erica and Gabe Kingdon, Lincoln and Easten Barchak and Brittany, Andrew, and Hope “Sweetie” Billinger. Bud was beloved by many and will be greatly missed by numerous surrogate family members and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to Nativity Parish. Bud was an avid KC Royals fan and Frank White Jr. his favorite player. In his memory the family invites you to wear Royals attire. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com.

Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., Kansas City, MO 64133, 816-353-6555.