William "Bill" Chrisman

William "Bill" Chrisman, 72, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, at St Joseph Health Center, with his family at his bedside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, March 8th, at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 R.D. Mize Rd. Blue Springs Mo. A visitation will precede the Mass beginning at 9:30 am. Entombment will follow the Mass at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to one of Bill's loved charities. The Community of the Good Shepherd, 10101 James A. Reed Rd. KCMO 64134 (www. cgshepherd. org) or St. John LaLande Church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Merlin and Laura Chrisman, and brother Tom Chrisman. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years Gazzella, "Sug" Chrisman, daughters Sharon Chrisman of San Antonio, TX. and DeAnna (John) McEntire of Blue Springs, son Paul Chrisman of Blue Springs, three grandchildren Marrisa, Connor and Gavin and many friends. Bill was born July 10, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo. and was raised in Northeast Kansas City. He was a graduate of De La Salle Military Academy in 1952. Afterwards, he began employment with Kansas City Power & Light Co. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1957 serving two years on the USS Reclaimer. On May 9, 1959 he married Gazzella "Sug" Trager also, of Northeast Kansas City. Bill and Sug raised their three children in Northeast until moving to Blue Springs, Mo in 1974. He continued working at KCP&L for over 39 years, become a member of their Quarter Century Club and retired in 1994. In retirement. Bill enjoying his time with crafts, woodworking, cooking, and his grandchildren. He was a member of St. John LaLande Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home 816-4442060 www.muehlebachchapel.com)