Lon F. Landes, Sr.

Lon F. Landes, Sr., 79, of St. Joseph, died Saturday, May 14th at the Kansas City VA Hospital.  Lon was born Nov 4, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO to Frank and Jennie Landes, who preceded him in death.

Lon graduated from Lafayette High School and served in the Air National Guard. He had worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the St. Joseph Police Department. He was retired from the St. Joseph Fire Department and the Buchanan County Courthouse.

He is survived by two sons; Lon Jr. (Linda) of St. Joseph and Brett (Eva) of Lenexa, KS.  He had 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Mr. Landes will be cremated under the direction of Heartland Cremation & Burial Society of Raytown, MO.  There is no service planned at this time.

Condolences

  1. Brett & Eva Landes on May 17, 2011 at 2:36 am

    Dad we love you and we will miss you. We know your in a better place now. Thank you for truly being a great father.



  2. Paula Bunse on May 17, 2011 at 2:52 am

    Lonnie, Brett & families – you are in my thoughts and prayers – so sorry for your loss. May all the happy memories you have help you through this time.



  3. Eva Landes on May 18, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    I miss you. I will keep reminding myself of all the things you taught me. :o)



  4. Kelsey Landes on June 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    Grandpa you were a great man and we love you. Because of you I have and am proud to have my last name, the parents I love, and the life I live. We will miss you and my kids will always know about you and your stories. Love kelsey



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