Thomas Jacob Richard Kepler Obituary
Thomas Jacob Richard Kepler of Rayville, Missouri passed away on October 30, 2026. Thomas, born in North Kansas City, Missouri, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Jacob Richard Kepler to show support.
Thomas will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Thomas will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Thomas’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his parents, Penny Bailey and Thomas M. Kepler; his stepfather Randy Bailey; his stepsiblings, Misty Bailey, Randal Bailey and Megan Bailey; his half-sister Ashley Mathews; and his grandparent Shirley Bailey. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Branded Steakhouse (708 Wollard Blvd, Richmond, MO 64085).
