Kenneth Rife, Crane, MO, son of Marvin and Era Dell (Back) Rife, was born on March 9, 1941, in Reeds Spring, MO and departed this life on January 26, 2024, at the age of 82.

Kenneth was a lifelong resident of the area, a truck driver, member of the New Life Fellowship Church, Crane, MO and loved fishing and hunting.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Era Dell Rife.

Survivors include: his wife of forty-one years, Janis Rife of Crane, MO; daughters, Kristi Cypret, her husband, Cody and their children, Clay, Corbyn and Cruze of Crane, MO, Kelly Sheridan of Ozark, MO, Kim Barcelles and her husband, Frank of Crane, MO and Candace Ramage and her husband Richard of Hollister, MO; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. with Cody Cypret and Bruce Baker officiating. Burial will be in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.