Sander, Gilbert R. 1940-2026 Plattsburg, Mo.

PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Gilbert Raymond Sander, 85, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. He was born Dec. 21, 1940, to Ermel Raymond and Violet Marie (Evans) Sander, in St. Joseph.

He graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1958 and received his bachelor’s degree at NWMSU in Education. In addition to working on the family farm, he worked at the Clinton County Soil and Water District. He also taught and substituted at many local schools.

Gilbert married Carol Fankhauser on June 8, 1962.

He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church.

Gilbert enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and had a great love for his church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly Corn.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; children, Kevin Sander (Shanda), of Independence, Missouri, and Kim Buczek (Kris), of Cosby, Missouri; grandchildren, Dallas Sander, Kelsay Wyatt (Blake), Konnor Buczek, and Karoline Buczek; great-grandchild, Wesley Wyatt.

Farewell Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, Broadway United Methodist Church Plattsburg. Inurnment Perrin Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Broadway United Methodist Church or World’s Children.

Arrangements Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.