Kenneth Everett Purgahn, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Thelma Jane Purgahn (nee: Hunter); dear son of the late Preston G. and Christine Purgahn (nee: Borgschulte); devoted father of Barbara (William) Emerson, Richard Purgahn, Patricia Purgahn, Keith (Wendy) Purgahn, and Michel (Jeffrey) Robertson; cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandchildren of 2. He is preceded in death by his son Gordon Purgahn. Mr. Purgahn was an Assistant Supervisor at Wagner Electric Corp. for many years before he retired. Memorials may be made to Community of Christ.