SMS (Ret.) Herbert “Herb” Sass
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SMS (Ret.) Herbert “Herb” Sass, 97, died peacefully Friday, April 2. 2021 at Carnegie Village, Belton, Mo where he had resided since 2019. A veteran of World War II, flying 35 missions over Germany, served proudly in the United States Air Force for 23 years.
SMS Sass was born on March 2, 1924 in Willow Springs, Mo. to Carl and Thelma Sass.
His final days were spent surrounded by family and the many staff members at Carnegie Village that loved and cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Betty J Sass; is survived by son Larry, son Chris and wife Donita, daughter Tracey Monk and husband Jeff, grandson Shaun Sass, granddaughter Angie Amande, 2 great granddaughters, numerous nephews, nieces, and other cherished family and friends.
A visitation will take place at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO, Thursday, 4/8/2021, from 12:30-1:30pm with gravesite services and burial to follow; 3pm at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Mo. 20109 Business Highway 13.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
My uncle Herb was the pride and joy of myself, and my four brothers; all nephews, and sons of Herb’s sister Mary Louise Sass. He was a war hero who my grandmother Thelma often spoke of in the most glowing terms. To me he was in a lineage of the proud Sass family. His relatives helped build his hometown of Willow Springs, Mo. He was the standard for myself, and my brothers in terms of his bravery, honor and dedication to family and this glorious country. From me, Buddy, Chuck, Pat, Matt and our individual spouses we are sad and grieve for the entire Sass family but notably for Larry, Chris, and Tracy who we hold dear in our hearts.
Hi grandpa, a little hummingbird flew straight to my face and hovered in place for about 4 seconds, then flew away. The sun made his feathers glow red, green then blue. I was just thinking of you while gardening. Thank you for visiting me. I hope you and grandma are having an awesome time. Love your granddaughter, Angi