In Remembrance Of
Warren Karrasch
Warren Arthur Karrasch went to be with his Lord and savior on August 29th, 2025.
He was born on August 18, 1957 to Bill Arthur and Clara Nadine (Jackson) Karrasch. He graduated from East Buchanan High School in Gower, MO in 1975. Warren married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Lee Kerns, on October 11, 1980.
Warren was a hard-working provider for his wife, kids, and grandkids. He served the community in many ways including coaching his kids sports, serving many years on the City Council, and as mayor. He enjoyed many years playing softball and running the Gower Men’s softball league. He was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan who had a special enthusiasm for George Brett. He loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Sundays he could usually be found grilling or smoking meat for his family. According to his grandkids “Papa made the best ribs.” Deer season was a special time of year for him, where he enjoyed talking and telling stories in the garage as much as the actual hunting. Telling stories with friends was his favorite pastime any time of the year, noted by his Wednesday night prayer meetings.
Warren is survived by wife, Cathy, of the home in Gower, MO; children, Brett, Gladstone, MO and Brad, Gower, MO; grandchildren, Reed, William, and Charlotte; mother, Nadine, Easton, MO; sisters, Linda Utley (Steve), Gower, MO, and Lori Caylor (Jerry), Easton, MO; sister-in-law, Debbie (Kerns) Silvius, Hemple, MO and Susan (Powell) Kerns, Shawnee, KS; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Warren is preceded in death by his father; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy Jean and Doris Lee (Coffey) Kerns; and brother-in-law, Jim Kerns.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2nd at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3rd at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
Burial: Kerns Freeman Cemetery, Easton, MO.
Donations may be made to the Gower Convalescent Center for the Activities Department, or the City of Gower for the Gower Parks Department.
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Service Details
Kerns Freeman Cemetery, Easton, MO
6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2nd at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3rd at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
Comments & condolences
23 comments
Rick Smith
I am sorry to hear about Warren’s passing. I truly enjoyed working with him for several years at the city of St. Joseph. He always struck me as a good family man and never knew a stranger. He was an awesome employee/co-worker. I enjoyed our many chats. He will certainly be missed by all that knew him. My condolences goes out to Cathy and the boys.
Ron Slayden
Warren was quite the guy. I will miss talking sports on Wednesdays lunch in Easton. I am so sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed.
Loura Pierce
I worked with Warren at Animal Control. He was an awesome person. So sorry for your loss. He always had an interesting family story to tell. You could hear the love for his family in every story. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Nancy Crouse
So sorry for the loss of Warren. Very good and kind man. Many prayers for his family
Linda Stephens
Roger and I are so sorry for your loss. My prayers are going out to Kathy and your family.
Lisa Parkhurst
Warren will be missed❤️🩹 Hugs
and prayers for you all🙏
Ben Groom
Kathy and Boys,
Please accept my deepest condolences!
Warren was one of a kind. What an outstanding man, husband and father. He served our community with honor and loved you all unconditionally. He will be missed. Gods love and peace be with you. BG
Jody Nelson
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending comforting prayers to all of you.
Jerry and Connie Kerns
Our deepest sympathy to Cathy and family.
Marlys and Gene Snyder
Warren was a great human being and neighbor. Always a smile and a hello wherever you met. Our condolences and thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jim Parkhurst
Our deepest sympathy, may our prayers of peace be with your family!
Jim and Doty
Aaron Grier
I enjoyed being around Warren. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. God Bless!!
Terry Poindextet
Cathy and Family
I am so sorry for your loss.
May you be comforted by God’s Love and a lifetime of memories.
Thelma Reed
“Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. My love and sympathy to you all.
Michael Roady
so very sorry for your loss
Kevin & Carol (Coffey) Fuson
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending our love and sincere sympathy.
Ray Schwarz
Warren and his family have left a long legacy in our community, sorry to lose a friend and a classmate
RobertWinders
He was my mentor when it to smoking and grilling meat. What a super human being. This world needs more people like him. What a loss.
Fredi Reed
Cathy, Brett and Brad –
I cannot imagine the gap losing Warren is going to leave in your family. It is an unfathomable loss. Thinking of you.
Any (Harris) Doepke
Cathy and family – I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a good guy and I know he will be missed by many. Hugs
John W Horn
Sorry for the families loss 😒
Jim Horn
Very sorry for your family’s loss. Warren was a great guy. He will be missed.
Sharon Beery Family
Send our deepest sympathies 🙏🏻
The Beery Family