Elmer Edward Heard

His funeral service will be 11:00 am on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 East 135th Street, Grandview, Missouri, followed by interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or to the charity of your choice.

Elmer was born on June 30, 1935, to John and Cora (Kirby) Heard. He married Ruby Erleen Poese on December 22, 1954, and they were blessed with 61 years of marriage. Elmer was a long-time employee (36 years) of Smith and Loveless, Lenexa, KS. Elmer and Ruby's lives centered around their church. Elmer was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for 62 years and spent many of those years serving as a Trustee, often using his ability to repair things to help his church.

Elmer was predeceased by his wife, parents, and two sisters, Mildred Ranard and Alice Dempsey. He is survived by his three sons, Mark (Karen), Wayne (Tabitha), Keith (Cher); grandchildren Aaron Heard, Emily (Matt) Topi, Kellie (Jay) Cram, Krista (Blake) Stephens, and Katie Heard; five great grandchildren Leighton Heard, Olivia Cram, Lukas and Lydia Topi, Myles Stephens; brother Sam Heard and brother-in-law Doug Dempsey. To God be the Glory.