Elden E. Grittman

Elden E. Grittman, 87, of Raytown, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Seasons Care Center, Kansas City, Missouri.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 16 at Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church in Raytown, Missouri, with the Rev. Orin Cummings officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov.15 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown and from 10 – 11 a.m. at the church prior to Friday’s service. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov.17 at Glasco Cemetery, Glasco, Kansas.
Elden was born Oct. 24, 1931, in Glasco, Kansas to Rudolf and Anna (Amspacher) Grittman. He married Dixie Jewell Powell on Mar. 3, 1957, at Prairie Grove Christian Church in Buffalo, Missouri. She preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bea. Elden married Carol Terry on Oct. 25, 2003, at Gregory Boulevard Church of Christ, Raytown.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Grittman, Elden’s sons Brent (fiancé, Kaley) and Brad (Nancy) Grittman, brother, Verle Grittman, grandchildren Britney (Tad) Davis, Chad Grittman, and Abigail Grittman, and great grandson, Eli Davis, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins; in addition to Carol’s family, daughters Linda Terry and Brenda (Bill) Brotherton, and grandchildren Carrie and Conner Brotherton.
Elden was a 1950 graduate of Glasco High School. He was an Airman in the Navy from 1952 – 1956 and served during the Korean War. Elden received his degree in Electronics from Central Technical Institute in Kansas City. He started working at Ultronics and retired from IBM in 1995 after more than 30 years.
He was an active church member of Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church and served as a leader in Boy Scout Troop #469 for many years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Elden’s name may be made to Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, Boy Scout Troop #469, or Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries.

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  1. Nancy Pearson on November 13, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers will be with you. Bill and Nancy Pearson



  2. David and Paulette Bray on November 13, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of his smile and laugh and of course regrets for not being able to see him more frequently. Brent and Brad, you were blessed with awesome parents.



  3. Stephen StClair on November 13, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    Condolances to the family. We have many fond memories of Eldon.
    The Stephen StClair family



  4. Edith & Gib on November 13, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers sent your way. He will be missed but his memories will be held dear to our hearts.



  5. Ronnie Zachgo on November 14, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Condolences to your family. Eldon was my first supervisor while working for Ultronics many years ago. He was a a positive influence for many.



  6. DeGraffenreid Family on November 15, 2018 at 8:45 am

    We are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help and comfort you.



  7. Jeff and Kim Shelton on November 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Thinking of you Brent and your family at this time. May you find peace in your heart.



  8. John Marshall on August 21, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    I will never forget Elden. He interviewed me and hire me in January 1970, at the suggestion of Ron Zach go. He was a wise and inspational manager.



  9. RODNEY FOCKLER on April 24, 2023 at 10:02 pm

    BRAD AND BRENT, DID I WORK WITH ELDEN IN 1958 AT KC KWIK-KAFE COFFEE CO. IN KC ?? IT SURE LOOKS LIKE HIM AND HE WAS A GREAT GUY, I PAINTED HIS 1955 CHEV , A TWO TONE WHILE I WORKED WITH HIM AND DICK SOLLARS WAS OUR BOSS DOES ANY OF THIS MAKE ANY SENSE TO YOU OR DO I HAVE A DIFFERENT ELDON GRITTMAN. I SURE LIKED HIM AND BOB AND DICK, IF YOU READ THIS LET ME KNOW BY E MAIL PLEASE, I WILL BE 90 APRIL, 26 2023 STILL GOING … THANKS AND RIP ELDON, I WILL SEE YOU LATER IN TIME, ONLY OUR GOD KNOWS !!!



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