Kenneth Eugene Finke, 93, a devout Catholic and loyal St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the St. Luke’s North Hospital on Barry Rd. in Kansas City, MO. He was born March 30, 1929 to Clarence and Sadie (O’Connell) Finke in St. Louis, MO.
Ken attended schools in St. Louis, prior to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He worked in management for General Electric in Springfield, IL and was transferred to Kansas City In June of 1983. He retired in the spring of 1994. Following retirement, he worked off and on with his sons, until his death at age 93.
Ken was very devoted to both his Lord and his family. He was a long- time member of St. Therese Parish, where he attended daily Mass. He was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus Pope John Paul I Council #7199. Ken was an avid sports fan and dearly loved the St. Louis Cardinals.
Survived by his son: Ken Finke of Kansas City, MO, David Finke of Liberty, MO and Matt Finke of Parkville, MO; sister, Pat Warfield of Crestwood, MO; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann (Grein) Finke on December 7, 1994; both of his parents; and a son, Thomas Finke on June 21, 2022.
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Monday, December 5, 2022. The Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joseph Cisetti presiding. A Committal Service will take place immediately following the Mass, at Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions are suggested to St. Therese Church and may be left in care of the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville. Memories of Ken and condolences may be shared at Meyersfuneralchapel.com.
“TO HONOR A VETERAN HERO”
Thank you Kenneth for serving our country. Because of your service you gave each and everyone of us our freedom.
God bless you for taking care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
Matt and Dawn, you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing.He had become a good friend. I know how much he loved his kids and grandkids.
Wishing comfort to the family at the loss of such an amazing father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The story of his enlistment to fight in World War II has always inspired me with Ken’s patriotism and courage. Ken’s legacy lives on as I know how very much his young great grandsons admire him.
Deepest sympathy to the family and his son Ken
Kenny and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your Dad. I enjoyed visiting with your Dad, as one of the daily Mass regulars. May he rest in the living arms of Jesus.
So sorry for your loss. My dad will miss playing poker with your dad, Kenny!!!! Know Doug and I are sending lots of prayers your way.
So sorry to hear about the passing of one of my great friends. We enjoyed going to mass together. Blessings to his family.
Kenny, I just read the bulletin for this week and saw the sad news of your dad’s passing. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’ll miss seeing your dad with you on Sundays.
Prayers for you and your family.