William Richard Leamer was born on July 16, 1947, at Eastwood Hospital. His birth mother was Martha Jean Waterfill and his biological father was James Davenport, Sr. Biss was adopted on August 22, 1947, by Dora Mae and Forrest Leamer of Polo, Missouri.

He grew up and graduated Polo High School on May 21, 1965. He enlisted into the United States Air Force on November 25, 1965 to serve proudly in the unpopular Vietnam war. He was stationed on a United States Air Base in Korat Thailand from October 1967, through November 1968. He was honorably discharged in April 1969 from the Batcats 553rd Recon Wing.

Bill met Michal (Mickey) Leamer in March 1970. Their first born, Heather, was born on July 01, 1971. Their child, Andrew, was born on November 15, 1979.

Bill worked several places before being hired by the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier from March 1972 until he retired on August 02, 2002. He had a walking route for the first 20 years and a mounted route for the last 10 years. During the next 18 years, he worked as a Security Officer from 2002, through 2020. 

He was a wonderful father and husband. He is known for other roles in his lifetime. He was a Charter Member of the "Sho-Me State American Pit Bull Terrier Club" and served as its President for one year and three years as Vice President during the first 26 years; he was a member of Lawson's VFW Post 6278 for one year. 

Biss passed away quietly with family members and family friend Dolores Owen at his bedside in New Mark Rehab. He left his wife, Mickey, daughter, Heather, and son, Andrew; three adult grandsons; a brother, Tom; two half brothers, James and Tim; a half-sister, Sharon; a stepbrother, Henry; and many cousins. The remaining 1965 Polo High School Alumni; and friends he made along his Earthly journey.

The family acknowledges all the staff members of North Kansas City Health, New Mark Rehab and One Community Hospice Care for their generous care and help in Bill's transition to enter into a better life among the Angels and to be with those family members and friends awaiting his joining with them. We deeply thank "all" of you.

Mickey also appreciates Dolores for helping her post this notice.

The family and griends would like to extend an invitation to all who knew Bill to attend a "Celebration of Life" to be held on Saturday of October 10, 2026 in Bill's honor at Polo First Christian Church from 12PM-3PM. We will be serving snacks, water, tea, and coffee. You may bring non-alcoholic beverages of your choice. We can share stories about him and memorable moments together.