Thomas J. Witthar

Thomas Joseph Witthar, 69, of Kearney, MO, passed away August 22, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital with loved ones at his side.

Tom was born July 20, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, the fifth of ten children of Leonard and Margaret Witthar. He grew up in the Kansas City Northland and graduated from Liberty High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam era. Tom's career with Bayer spanned 47 years before retirement in 2019.

Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by siblings, Mary McKinley and Lenny Witthar. Survivors include his children, Jason Witthar, Alex Witthar, Zach Witthar and Katlyn Witthar; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren; siblings, Patty Pendergrast (Gary), Kay Pendergrast, Danny Witthar (Beverly), Gracie Smith, John Witthar, Bill Witthar (Suzanne) and David Witthar (Wanda); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Tom's life at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, August 26, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wounded Warriors.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Tom’s life at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, August 26, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wounded Warriors.