Ellis Devern Heermann passed away in his home in Warrensburg, Mo with his family by his side.

Ellis was born December 25, 1936 to Nelda (Eggers) Heermann and Emil Heermann on a farm south of Wisner, NE.  Later the family moved to a the farm where he grew up northwest of Wisner. He attended elementary school at District #17 and graduated high school from Wisner High. After graduation he worked for Wisner Dehy driving truck. In 1961 he met and married Carloyn Gibson.  They had 3 children: Robin Lierman (Warrensburg), Raymond Heermann (Harrisonville), Melissa Cochran (Warrensburg), and Rodger Jeffries (Lake Los Angeles). Ellis and his family moved to Beemer, NE where he worked for Peet's Feed for the 28 yrs. He and his wife then moved to an acreage south of Warrensburg, Mo.  Ellis then drove truck for Johnson County Roads for 15 years before he retired. Ellis enjoyed camping and fishing with his family, visiting with friend's at Hardee's and sitting outside watching nature and the traffic go by his home.

Ellis is survived by his wife Carolyn of Warrensburg, MO; daughter Robin Lierman, sons Benjamin and Joshua Lierman of Warrensburg, Mo;son Raymond (Lori) Heermann of Harrisonville, son Austin Heermann of Hays, Ks, and daughter Allie Heermann of Harrisonville, MO; daughter Melissa (Stevie) Cochran of Warrensburg, Mo; Rodger Jeffries of Lake Los Angeles, daughter Jenna Jeffries and family, son Brandon Jeffries of St Joseph, Mo; Sister Veleda Bonenberger of Beemer, Ne, Marlin Heermann of Lincoln, Ne and Lynette (Dallas) Worrell of Edgewater, FL, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Nelda and Emil Heermann.

Service for Ellis will be held February 5 at 10am at Northern Hills Baptist Church in Warrensburg, MO.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg,.