KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Elmo Eugene Batman, 79, of Kansas City, Mo. passed away June 24, 2023.

He was born on Feb. 27, 1944, to Ralph Ermin and Martha Frances (Brown) Batman in Great Bend, Kan. where he grew up and attended school. Elmo served a short stent with the National Guard. 

He played music his entire life from the age of 13. In 1969, Elmo moved to Kansas City, Mo. and continued his music career in the area playing with several different groups. Elmo also played with several different county music stars including Freddie Fender, Grandpa Jones, and String Bean. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Martha Batman; his sisters LaWanda Mae  Farrell and Frieda Ilene Orr and brother Ralph Eldon Batman. Elmo is survived by his brother Charles Lynn Batman; close friend Glenda “the Farmer” and childhood and life long best friend whom he played music with his entire life, Fred Juergensen; nieces, nephews, and many other friends.  

He was cremated and asked for a celebration of life to be held at a later date which  will be posted on when the date is confirmed.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Hixson-Klein Funeral Home

109 N 3rd St. 

Gower, MO. 64454

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 4, 2023