Gardner, Keith S. 1949-2025 Dearborn, Mo.

DEARBORN, Mo. – Keith Staton Gardner, 75, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born June 10, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of the late Patricia and Chester Gardner. He graduated from Belair High School, and worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, Nascar racing and working on cars. He was a member of the Wallace Christian Church.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Meredith Jones.

He is survived by daughter, Katie Gardner, of St. Joseph; former spouse, Loretta Gardner, of St. Joseph; brothers, Kenton and Kevin Gardner; four sons; and another daughter.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.