Marvin "Ed" Chrisman, 68, of Country Club, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.

Ed was born to the late Paulene (Arbuckle) and Marvin Lee Chrisman on March 7th, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Ed attended Turner High School in Wyandotte County, Kansas, then later attended classes at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, along with Hillyard Technical for sign language certifications. Before entering his career as a transportation dispatcher, which he did until he retired due to health reasons.

Ed was united in marriage to Kim Coffman on July 25th, 1980 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The couple most recently celebrated 46 years of marriage. Kim survives of the home. To this marriage the couple welcomed a son, Jeremy.

Ed was on the board of trustees for Country Club, Missouri for numerous years and the ambulance board of Andrew County, Missouri. He also enjoyed Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, collecting sports cards, firearms, and socializing at the local casino. Ed was known to be a lucky guy at the casino, and cherished the friends that the made there.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Donna Umbenhower and Rexena Wiggins, and in-laws, Roy L. and Sharon Coffman. Surviving Ed, are his wife of 46 years, son, Jeremy (Kim) Chrisman of St. Joseph, grandson, Cole Chrisman of St. Joseph, brother, Jack Chrisman of Lawton, OK, aunts, nephew Matt (Andrea) Umbenhower, niece, Cathi Jo Chambers, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and brother-in-law Darren Coffman. Additional survivors include Ed's beloved fur babies: Betty Lee, Jax, Mercy, Dave, and Lucky.

Funeral Services for Ed will be held on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, Missouri, officiated by Everett Weed. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to either Friends of the Animal Shelter in St. Joseph, or St. Jude.