Gapsch, Kenneth
Fortified with the Sacraments Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Beloved husband of Carol Gapsch (nee Hessler) for 66 years. Dearest father of Tamara “Tammy” Musgrove and Deborah “Debbie” Siebert. Loving grandfather of, Krista Siebert (Dan) Smith, Tiffany Ruhland, Shannon Musgrove and the late Lauren Sanchez. Dear great-grandfather of Lou, Sebastian, Joshua, Alice, Parker and Alyssa. Dear brother of the late Leroy (Georgia) and Moritz (survived by Benilda) Gapsch. Dear brother-in-law of John “Jack” (Nancy) and Kenneth “Ken” (Lois) Hessler. Dear uncle and great-uncle. Special friends Russell Siebert, Horacio Sanchez, Jared Ruhland and many more.
Ken was an ambitious person. Co-owner of Gapsch Bros, Inc., he was always a car enthusiast—new and old. Avid gardener, hunter, fisherman, traveler and fun lover. Ken loved and respected his family and friends with all his heart.
SERVICES: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Wednesday, May 20 from 4-8PM. Concord Village Lions Club Rose Service will take place at 6PM. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church 4900 Ringer Road on Thursday, May 21 at 9AM. Burial with full military honors to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque or the Concord Village Lions Club appreciated.
Dear Carol,
Phil and I are so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. Ken and Phil were friends for many years . We are lucky to have such wonderful memories.
I’m so glad Phil ran into you and Ken at Costco. Phil enjoyed catching up with Ken.
With sincere sympathy,
Phil and Barb Wagner
So sorry for the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Remember the love and all the fun times you had with him! ❤️🤗🙏.
Mary Siebert
Dear Carol,
Janet and I are so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Memories that go back over 65 years!
My thanks to Ken, Motz, and Hal for giving me my first real job after high school. A real job working for Gapsch Brothers Auto Repair in Concord Village.
Take care Carol and rest in peace my friend and fellow Lion Ken.
Jerry and Janet McLain Cuba MO
Carol and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear at mass about Ken’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paulette Crawford Nowell
Carol so sorry to hear about Ken my prayers are with you and your family you both have been friends for over 60 years I am sure Ken and Ray are talking about old times by now . Love Kay Kempf
Carol, I am very sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. You and Ken were an integral part of taking care of me in the mid 60’s when my mom spent so much time in the hospital.. I look back and appreciate growing up with Tammy and Debbie. My love to all of you. 💕
Love, Laura
Carol & family: saddened by your loss.
Ollie Bohnert
Ken always showed up for family, friends, and neighbors alike. He was a true pillar of the community – dynamic, generous, and loved by everyone fortunate enough to know him. His kindness, strength, and willingness to help others will leave a lasting legacy.
Carol,
Gayle and I are very sorry to hear that Kenny has passed away. We still talk about our trip to South Carolina about 30 years ago with you, Kenny and the Gosnell’s. Jim and I were the ones that found the 32 pickup street rod that Kenny bought.
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers,
Russell
Carol and Family,
You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers, so sorry to see Ken passed away. He was a good man!
Carol, Debbie, and Tammy
We were privileged to be neighbors since 1992. Ken was always so kind, caring, and giving.
He was always smiling and gave us many veggies from his garden. He had a heart of gold, and a smile that lit a room.
Ken will always be in our hearts and in our prayers.
Warm regards, Judy and son, Eric, Moore