Kenneth R. Hoag

Kenneth R Hoag of Independence, MO passed away on September 16th, 2025.
He was born on May 1, 1946 in Independence, MO to Dorothy V and Kenneth L Hoag.
Kenneth grew up in the Independence area, making many lifelong friends. Ken was a graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO. After graduation, He married Janet on October, 15 1965. Shortly after, he went into the Army, Signal Corps, and served in the Vietnam war.
After his military tour was completed, he returned to Missouri and attended Missouri Valley College, in Marshall. He obtained his Accounting Degree, went on to achieve his Masters degree, and received his Certified Public Accountant. He owned his own accounting firm for approximately 10 years. Tired of the long hours, he went back to work for the United States Department of Defense (Finance). He spent several years working in the Pentagon and was a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon. He and Jann had many adventures together on the East Coast. They enjoyed music, sailing, traveling the United States and the world.
In 2004, Kenneth and Jann moved to Wamego, KS to be closer to their grandchild, Chloe. Kenneth was the RMO at Fort Riley and was until he retired. Janet passed away in June of 2007. Shortly after, Kenneth moved to Lee's Summit, MO to be closer to family.
He was an avid woodworker and he enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables, and giving them to his friends and family. He also enjoyed making jelly and jam from the fruits he grew.
He is survived by his son, Kenneth R Hoag II and his fiancé, Bonnie Taylor, his daughter Jami Sabin and her husband Scott Sabin, and his grandchildren Sydney, Chloe and Lila Sabin. He also has sister's Janice Lotz and Lynn Roscoe.
We invite you to join us on October 18, at 2:00pm to celebrate his life. We will be holding the celebration at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 416 SE Grand Avenue, Lees Summit, Mo 64063. He was a current member of the church and enjoyed his faith very much.