Gale Sloan, 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, February 9th at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. Gale was born June 29, 1937 in Falls City, NE, and grew up in the Kansas City area. He retired from a 35 year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Gale is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia (Ginger Caenepeel) Sloan; his daughters Gale Ann Sloan and Debra (Sloan)VonHolten; his son-in-law Lonnie VonHolten; and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter, Maranda Marie VonHolten; numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Nadine Sloan; siblings, Wanda Jones, Ferrell Sloan, and Vonita Stidham.
Gale never met a stranger or a car he didn’t like. If he wasn’t singing, he was whistling, and it was most likely one of Elvis’s greatest hits. Gale was a generous man who truly understood the importance of helping others and paying it forward. He will be deeply missed by so many.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11am, Friday, February 14, 2020 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133.