Kenneth "Ken" Ray Gass

Kenneth "Ken" Ray Gass, age 81, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at his home. He was born in Crawfordsville on May 10, 1945, 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; 6 grandchildren; and 4 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. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.