Alexander Eugene Gerst

Alex Gerst, a 25 year old Trenton resident, passed away at 11:06 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton.  Memorial donations may be made to Chealyn Rardon for a children’s fund for Hudson and Adeline.

Alexander Eugene Gerst was born November 12, 1998 in Kansas City, MO to Michelle Clark. He graduated from Ray-Pec High School in Peculiar, MO.  After he graduated high school Alex served two years in the United States Marine Corp.  He then worked doing general construction until becoming ill.  On February 8, 2023 he was united in marriage to Chealyn Rardon at Coon Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed building things, drawing, and painting. He always wanted to help everyone. He had a goofy way that made anyone he met an immediate friend. He loved to make people laugh and have a good time in his presence. He was a very loving, dedicated father and husband and enjoyed spending time with his family above everything else.

Surviving relatives include his wife Chealyn of the home, children Hudson and Adeline of the home.  Mother Michelle Clark of Kansas City, MO, siblings Ryan Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Cemya Wilson, Jacereon Wilson, Jacob Mitchell and Annabelle Mitchell, parents-in-law Justin and Chasity Rardon of Linneus, sister-in-law Cambree Rardon of Trenton, and brother-in-law Johnny Rardon of Linneus. As well as many other friends and family.  

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