Howard E. Utlaut

Howard E. Utlaut

Howard E. Utlaut

1939-2024

Howard E. Utlaut, 84, Maryville, passed away Saturday, September 28, while on a family trip in Paris, France. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, October 26, at First United Methodist Church, 102 N. Main Street, Maryville, 64468 from 2-4 p.m. All who knew Howard and his family are welcome.

He was born December 31, 1939, to August F. and Elaine (Salyer) Utlaut in Waverly, Missouri. He grew up in Malta Bend, Missouri, and lived in many states over the years, most recently relocating to Maryville to be close to family.

Howard retired almost 30 years ago as Line Superintendent at Independence Power & Light, having spent many years prior as part of IBEW Local 53. He and his wife Karen spent most of their retirement years traveling the country from coast to coast in their RV. He (Pop) loved sports, his KC teams, fishing, and watching old Westerns. He could fix or wire anything and was always the best ping pong and pool player in the room.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, soulmate and best friend, Karen Utlaut; children Christina and John Bremerman, Overland Park, Kansas and Jason Utlaut, Las Vegas, Nevada; stepchildren Vicki Salsbury and Brenda Stiens, Albert Salsbury, Maryville and Troy Wagers, Yantis, Texas; grandchildren Jeffrey Bremerman, Manitou Springs, Colorado, Evie Bremerman, Kansas City, Kansas, Tyler and Jessie Salsbury and Toni and Derek Ruminer,Maryville, Tasha and Drew Watson, Amanda and Matt Cochran (Yantis, TX) Daniel Wagers, Tyler, Texas; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, A.J., Eugene, and Marvin Utlaut.

We will all miss you so much, Pop. May you rest in eternal peace.