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William "Bill" Chrisman

Kansas City, Missouri

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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)

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Sorry to learn of death of Bill. I also was an employee of KCPL and retired in 1994. Most of our conversations were while waiting for elevators at 1330 Baltimre.

I had the honor of working with Bill at KCPL for 30+ years. He was always a fun guy and a true gentleman!

Paul -

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Paul,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I remember Bill as one of the "good guys" from our class of 52 at De La Salle. Please accept my sympathy and a prayer for Bill and his family in their loss.

Norm Coakley

My prayers are with you and your family. You and Bill were so good to Bernard and me. I don't know what we would have done without you. Am sorry I can't make it to the funeral.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours in your time of loss. Bill was so good to my family that words cannot say enough. We are so grateful that he didn't have to suffer.

Ron - Laurence - Bill - Berney

Bill and I where old buddies back in our teens, when cars and motorcycles were important parts of our lifes. Bill will be missed, but I will still have the memories.