James H. Lierheimer

Nov 1, 1934 - Mar 15, 2026Memorial service for James H. Lierheimer, 91, of Vandalia, will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with pastor Mark Burkey officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery in rural Audrain County. Masonic services provided by Vandalia Masonic Lodge 491 will begin at 3:00 PM.Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.Mr. Lierheimer passed away on March 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.He was born on November 1, 1934 near Bean Creek in rural Mexico, MO the son of Paul and Edith Callaway Lierheimer.James married Doris Marie Young on February 13, 1982 in Vandalia and she survives.Other survivors include two daughters, Lorie (Donnie) Uhey and Ellen (Alan) Roy both of Vandalia; two step children, Lori (Jimmy) Fitts of Camden, MS, and Dr. Michael (Jen) Stotler of St. Louis; two grandsons, James Cory McFadden and Clayton (Rachel) Thompson; two step grandchildren, Adam (Brianna) Tharp and Sarah (Zach) Warren; five great grandchildren, James Neal McFadden, Vivian McFadden, Ian McFadden, Walter Thompson, and Betty Thompson; three step great grandchildren, Colton Warren, Brody Tharp, Shepard Warren, and Avery Warren along with other relatives and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Ralph Eugene "Gene" Lierheimer.James was a 1952 graduate of Mexico High School and served his country honorably in the Missouri National guard. He would farm for several years and work at local refractories. He owned and operate school busses for Highway R-3 school district and then would take a position with soil conservation services. Jim and Doris moved to the Lake Village, AR area where he would take at job with Valley Irrigation and lastly retired from an agricultural chemical company. Throughout his life he remained active in his faith and community, being a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and later attending First Presbyterian Church in Vandalia. He was also a proud 32nd Degree Master Mason and member of Vandalia Masonic lodge 491 and a member of the Scottish Rite.James enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially spending time fishing, hunting for and collecting Native American artifacts, interests that reflected his appreciation for native American history and the outdoors. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family, creating many lasting memories with those he loved.Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or First Presbyterian Church of Vandalia and mailed in care of Bienhoff Funeral Home PO Box 54 Vandalia, MO 63382.Online condolences may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com