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Elmer Weiss Obituary
He was born in Independence, Missouri, on March 29th, 1927, to Elmer Carl Weiss and LaVada Weiss. He grew up in Independence, attended William Chrisman High School and while there he was enrolled in R.O.T.C and achieved the rank of Captain of Company A. He was elected President of the Sophomore Class. He lettered in both football and basketball several years. He went to work at the Independence, MO Post Office. He worked as a City Carrier, Clerk, Supervisor, Superintendent of Delivery and Collection, Superintendent of Mails and was promoted to Postmaster in 1975, retired in May 1989 after 46 years of service. He was a Baptist Church member where he became one of the first ordained Deacons by Birchwood Baptist Church in Independence. He taught Sunday School to high school aged people for over 20 years. He became a Lions Club member in 1975.
LeRoy is survived by son, Stuart Weiss, daughter LeeAnn Stevens, two step-sons, Scott Braley and Colin Braley, and granddaughter, Rosie Braley.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Suzanne, father, mother and younger brother, James Michael Weiss.
Family suggests contributions to The Salvation Army or Lions Club.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 13th, and funeral service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St in Independence.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com
Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600
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Annie J Stevens
October 7, 2023
Leroy, you will be remembered for all the times that we shared at Birchwood Baptist Church. Lots of good memories there.
Annie Stevens
October 15, 2015
so sorry not to have known about the services in time, lots of church years memories at Birchwood. Will be comforted to know he is in heaven with many of our loves ones. Jesus loves us this I know, the Bible tell me so.
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