Gary Leland Heinrichs 74, of Easton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home. He was born September 7, 1949 in King City, MO, son of Crystal and Eugene Heinrichs. He graduated from the last class held at Easton High School in 1968, and he also attended 1 year of computer courses. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served 4 years, and was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK, being Honorably Discharged as a SGT. Gary married Peggy Rhodes on February 14, 1972 in Topeka, KS. He worked for 45 years with the same company, which began as Missouri Chemical COOP, and Retired as a Master Operator from Land of Lakes.
Gary enjoyed fishing and wood working. He was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a member of the American Legion Post 393, and Freeman Chapel Church.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Heinrichs, and sister, Twila Ellington.
Survivors include: mother, Crystal Heinrichs of Easton, wife of 52 years, Peggy Heinrichs of the home, children, Jimmy (Traci) Heinrichs of Agency, Johnny (Kristen) Heinrichs of Easton, Jason Heinrichs of Helena, and Jennifer (Keith) Kline of Osborn, brothers, Dale Heinrichs of Easton and Guy (Stella) Heinrichs of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Jonathon (Alanna), Alexander, Eric, Nikita, Hunter, Drake, McKenna, Kevin, and Cody, great-grandchildren, Emily, Tyler, Marshal, Bentlee, Andrew, Scarlett, and James.
Funeral Services will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Vernon Maggart, officiating. Mr. Heinrichs will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested to the Gary Heinrichs Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home.
