Ralph McKinney Gadt

Ralph M. Gadt, 73 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, MO.

There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to One Community Hospice. Memories of Ralph and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.

Ralph was born on November 14, 1951, in Lexington to Herman Otto and Stella (Dothage) Gadt. He graduated in 1970 from Odessa High School. On April 17, 1977, Ralph was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Oelklaus in Higginsville, MO. Ralph served in the Missouri Army National Guard. He was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed raising cattle, hogs, and crops. Ralph also drove a bus for Apple Bus Company serving the Odessa and Centerview school districts. He was a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church in Odessa. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Ralph enjoyed collecting antique tractors and hats.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann Gadt of Lexington, MO; a daughter, Nicole Gadt and husband Jerry Ray of Windsor, MO; three grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; a sister, Darlene Gadt; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Ann Trigg.