Lawrence Joseph Heisserer

Lawrence Joseph Heisserer, 89, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at the Missouri Veteran's Home. Lawrence, kindhearted, generous and with a contagious smile, touched many lives and will be missed. He was born Thursday, March 22, 1923, in Kelso, Mo., to August and Clara Bucher Heisserer. He and Mary Wilmena "Wilma" Beard were married April 19, 1947, at Sedalia, Mo. She preceded him in death May 24, 1997. Lawrence served in the Navy during World War II. After his service, he and Wilma moved to St. Louis. In 1976, they moved to Bella Vista, Ark. for over 20 years. Lawrence then moved to Benton, Mo., in 2000. He retired from the WalMart Distribution Center in Bentonville, Ark., after 18 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, 3rd-Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6420, St. Joseph's 4th Degree Assembly #2283, life member of American Legion and V.F.W. Lovingly rememberd by one son, Larry D. Heisserer of Bryant, Ark,; one daughter, Audrey Hodel (Russell) of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Barney Heisserer of Kelso; four grandchildren, Jason Heisserer, Christine Hodel, Allison Hodel Barbera and Danny Heisserer. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, and two sisters. Friends could call 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso. Parish prayers were at 7 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus service. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso with the Rev. Oliver Clavin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery in Kelso. Graveside military rites will be provided by Missouri Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be given to Missouri Veteran's Home, 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.