Kenneth “Ken” Ray Gass, 81, of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 10, 1945, in Crawfordsville, to the late John Ray and Nellie Irene (Link) Gass.
Ken graduated from Crawfordsville High School. In 1977, he married Sylvia Ann (Bunton) Fletcher. Ken owned his own businesses, Bargain Center and Gass Tree Service. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren outdoors.
Ken is survived by his children, Steve (Peggie Coffman) Gass, Ninette (Rick) Fletcher-McCraine and Anita (Matthew Eckert) Perez; siblings, Edna Newkirk, Sue Schmidt and Vickie (Mike) Bollman; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sylvia; his siblings, James “Pete” Gass, Lois “Fuzzy” Guthrie and Daniel “Bus” Gass; and son Richard Fletcher Jr.
Cremation was chosen with private family gathering. Inurnment will take place at Mace Community Cemetery. Sanders Funeral Care is entrusted with care.
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