The Excelsior Standard, Sept. 25, 2026

Robert Marrant

Robert W. Marrant, a lifelong Excelsior Springs resident, passed away Sept. 16, 2026. Robert was born Jan. 22, 1937, to Lucy Jones and Jean B. Marrant. In 1955, Robert graduated from Excelsior Springs High School. He joined the military soon after. He served a total of 30 years in various positions, retiring in 1990 from the Department of the Army. Most of his military career was spent as the administrative officer for the 205th Division of the military police for the Missouri National Guard.

After retirement, he volunteered for the Wood Heights and Mosby fire departments. He also mowed several cemeteries and worked as a night security officer.

He married Beverly Jamieson (Eldredge) in 1982. They spent 44 years together prior to his death.

Robert is survived by Beverly, along with his son, Gerhard Marrant (Lori); and four stepchildren, Frank Eldredge (Teresa), Francine Gray, Mark Eldredge (Lee Ann) and Henry Thomas Eldredge (Ellona).

He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter and her husband, Sharon and Michael Yarges; son-in-law, William Hershall Gray; and siblings, Lucy Jean Dirck, Mary Goolsby, Justin Marrant, Henry Marrant, Dean Marrant, Billy Marrant and George Marrant.

Surviving siblings are Ricky (Cheryl) Marrant, Brenda (Chesley) Jones, Gary (Brenda) Marrant and Alida (Kenny) McKee. Robert also is survived by his grandchildren, Becky Lindahl (Matt) and Tim (Hope) Marrant; and multiple nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Bross and Spidle in Excelsior Springs.

No date for a family graveside gathering has been determined.