Erwin Edgar kassel

November 2, 1938 - December 5, 2021

Erwin Edgar Kassel, 83, of Perryville, Missouri died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Independence Care Center. He was born November 2, 1938 in Farrar, MO to William and Wilma (Roth) Kassel. He and Rose Roth were married December 10, 1966 at Eisleben Lutheran Church, Scott City, MO. Erwin graduated from Perryville High School in 1957. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He was a member of the National Guard. He was involved in his church, serving on various boards and committees and recording church services for many years. He was a full time farmer and sold Hardy Outdoor Wood Burning Heaters to many families in the area. Erwin was on the Perry County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and served as President for many years. One of his greatest joys in life was attending his grandchildren's sporting events, there had to be an extremely good reason for him to miss an event. Survivors include Son, Kent (Dawn) Kassel of Perryville, MO; Daughter, Christine (Gregory) Baer of Perryville, MO; Two Brothers, Melvin (Jeanne) Kassel of St. Charles, MO, Roy (Jean) Kassel of Olathe, KS; Sister, Gladys Reid of Jackson, MO; Six grandchildren, Morgan (fiance' Jeffrey Roth) Thaxton, Dalton (Abby) Baer, Kassidy (fiance' Tim Schumer) Kassel, Camryn Baer, Kara Kassel, Kaden Kassel; Great-Grandchild, Xander Thaxton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, MO. Visitation will continue from 9:00 am to 10:00 am Friday, December 10, 2021 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, MO. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, December 10, 2021 with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Farrar, MO. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, Crown Hospice, the PCMH CST Program, the Creative Care Unit of Independence Care Center or the charity of your choice. . Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.