Carl H. Bargfrede

Carl H. Bargfrede, 95, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 11:00 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4205 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO, with the burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 18th at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice.

Carl was born on June 25, 1915, in Alma, Missouri. He was a B-25 aircraft mechanic during WW II, and for 30 years worked for the Postal Service, and was also a master craftsman in woodworking. Carl was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for 60 years. He enjoyed playing golf well into his eighties accomplishing 2 holes in one. He was a gentle man with an unwavering faith, and he saw goodness in everyone.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia May Bargfrede, who died April 7,1995 ; and their daughter, Mary Ann Bargfrede, age two, who died in 1945. He is survived by his children; Carol Bargfrede of Leawood, KS; Ruth Howard and husband Don of Blue Springs, MO; and Ginnie Hall and husband Cliff of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Christy Howard Baum and husband Tim of Prairie Village, KS; and Matthew Howard of Wichita, KS, and fiancé Haley Theel of Manhattan, KS. Carl also leaves his brother, Walter Bargfrede and wife Elaine of Alma, MO; sister, Levona Appel of Thorndale, TX; and sister, Rutheleen Wyssmann and husband Reverend Robert Wyssmann of Springfield, MO, and many beloved nieces and nephews.