Kevin Shafer

Kevin Michael Shafer Sr., 67, of Windsor, formerly of Independence, was born December 1, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Buster and Margaret Shirley (Paddock) Shafer. He departed this life Sunday, February 15, 2026, at North Care Hospice with his family by his side.

Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Schlagel High School.

On July 2, 1978, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Ellen Sharp in Kansas City, Kansas, and to this union four children Gary, Kevin Jr., Hattie, and Danny were born. Cynthia preceded him in death on November 3, 2006.

He married Patricia Rose (Conner) Fueston on October 17, 2013, in Independence, Mo. They moved to Windsor and enjoyed 13 years of marriage.

Kevin was employed as a Machine Operator for Owens-Corning in Kansas City, Kansas for over 35 years, where he was a member of the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators Local #1. He was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed watching all sports and was an avid Royals fan.

Kevin was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David Shafer and John Shafer; and one granddaughter, Reanna Shockley.

In addition to his wife Patricia, survivors include by four children, Gary Sharp of Neosho, Kevin (and Carmel) Shafer, Jr. of Independence, Hattie (and Justin) Reece of Grain Valley, Danny Lee Shafer of Raytown; three step-children, Paul Fueston, Scott Fueston, and Jenifer Fueston; four grandchildren, Summer Sharp (and Bobby Miller), Timothy Sharp, Sativa Shockley, and Gage Shafer; three great grandchildren Tobias, Rhyland and Madalyn; other relatives and friends.

Burial will be Saturday, Feburary 21, 2026, in the Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Missouri.