Thurman Ehrhardt

THURMAN EHRHARDT Thurman Joda Ehrhardt, age 86, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at John Knox Village’s Assisted Living Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born February 21, 1936 in Shank County, Arkansas. He was the son of Roy and Pearl (DuBois) Ehrhardt. On October 25, 1957 in Hollywood, California, Thurman was united in marriage with Judy Ann Marler. Together they shared forty-seven years of marriage before her passing on August 21, 2005. Thurman served his country proudly in the United States Army. Following an honorable discharge, he began a career at AT&T (formerly known as Western Electric and Lucent Technologies). Upon retirement in 1996, he and Judy moved to the Lake of the Ozarks. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Martin City, Missouri and later in Gravois Mills, Missouri. He was also a member of the Wecomo Bass Club in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Jody loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. A talented and tenacious woodworker and leatherworker, he made many collectible wooden cars and other creations of his talent and skill. Gardening and growing roses came naturally to him. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Most of all, spending time with his family brought him joy. Survivors include a son, Michael L. Ehrhardt and spouse Kathy of Apollo Beach, Florida; a daughter, Stacy A. Shockley and spouse Andrew of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; four grandchildren, Brent Ehrhardt and spouse Kate, Amanda Ehrhardt and spouse Morgan, Kailey Huffman and spouse Steven and Kellen Shockley and spouse Lucille. Thurman was also blessed with five great-grandchildren; Adelaide, Eloise, Quinn, Chase and Tucker. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and three siblings, Roy Ehrhardt, Jr., Shirley Shelley and Norma Whiteside. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022 at Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow in Garber Memorial Estates. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Zack Wheat American Legion Post 624; P.O. Box 61; 852 American Legion Drive; Sunrise Beach, MO 65079. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Thurman Ehrhardt

February 21, 1936 - August 23, 2022

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February 21, 1936 - August 23, 2022

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