Radio Veteran Steve Kaspar Passes
Steve Kaspar
Steve Kaspar, the Owner and CEO of KFAV-FM, KWRE-AM and Kaspar Broadcasting of Missouri, passed away on Wednesday (Sept. 4) after a sudden trip to the emergency room. He was 71.
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In addition to Kaspar’s work in radio, he was also an accomplished musician and songwriter. He was known as a believer in community, a passionate pet lover and a proud patriot.
Kaspar is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pat; three sons Ryan, Alex and Trevor; daughter-in-law Lafayette; granddaughters Lillian and Olivia and brothers Russell and Vic Kaspar.
Funeral arrangements and a special radio memorial service are pending.
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