Rodney Gene Gasper

Rodney Gene Gasper obituary, Cowgill, MO

Rodney Gene Gasper

Rodney Gasper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph on Jan. 27, 2026.
Rodney Gene Gasper, 53, of Cowgill, Missouri passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at a Hamilton, MO health care facility. He was born August 11, 1972 in St Joseph, son of Mary and Robert Gasper. Rodney was a 1990 graduate of Mid-Buchanan High School. He worked as an Installer with both Time Warner Cable and AT&T. Rodney enjoyed fishing, spending time with his dogs and was proud of his hot wheel collection. He is preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Robbie Gasper. Survivors include his longtime companion, Cheryl Wilson, of the home, brother, Harry (Sandy) Gasper of Hamilton, MO, step-children, Brittani (Chandler) Bartlett, Alayna Wilson and Jeffery Wilson, all of Hamilton, MO, grandchildren, Talon and Jackson Bartlett and nieces and nephews, Rebecca (David) Doss, Adam (Maci) Gasper, Misty (Jeremy) Hoy and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Gasper has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 10:00 AM, Monday, February 9, 2026 with services to follow at Hamilton Baptist Church, 301 W. Berry St. Memorials are requested to the Friends of the Animal Shelter in St. Joseph. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

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