AUSTIN ROBERT KEE
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Austin Robert Kee, age 40, as a result of a tragic cardiac event, at St. Mary’s Medical Center August 7, 2025.
He was born November 22, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Robert Eugene Kee and Kathy Lynn Kee currently of Holden, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Austin and his loving wife Jessi and their two beautiful girls Peyton Shaye (16) and Adalynn Grace (10) lived in Holden, Missouri, on his beloved family farm.
Austin graduated High School in 2003 from Pleasant Hill High School. He was actively involved in football and was extremely admired and loved by so many there. He and his parents and brothers moved to Pleasant Hill from Belton in July of 1994.
Austin worked at Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company for nearly 20 years and to him, as Field Operation Specialist, was not just a job, it was a calling of working with a family of people who he loved, and who loved him right back.
After years of sharing laughter, support, and countless memories as friends, Austin and Jessi realized their hearts were meant for one another. On September 28, 2013, surrounded by love, they joined their lives in marriage, beginning a beautiful chapter together as husband and wife.
In 2017, Austin and Jessi and their family embarked on fulfilling a dream of living on a family farm. Austin’s desire was to live sustainably, to grow their own food, and raise animals (including the surprise sheep). This dream became a reality as Austin worked very hard on his 36 acres every day to make sure that dream lived on. After work, he loved coming home to pick up his girls in his truck and go check on and feed the cows, and all the farm creatures. After mowing, Austin would come in and ask “Alexa” to turn on 80’s and 90’s country music.
After covid, Austin and Jessi started discussing their desire to raise their girls to know God. So, they began attending Kingsville Baptist Church. Pastor Brandon held a special place in Austin’s heart. Austin loved church and was an usher on Sunday mornings, something that he really enjoyed doing.
Austin was such a family man, an incredible husband, an amazing dad to his girls, and a beloved son and brother. He would say that his greatest accomplishments were his family, and their farm.
Austin leaves behind his wife Jessica Jewell Kee, daughter Peyton Shaye Kee (16), daughter Adalynn Grace Kee (10), his parents Kathy Lynn Kee and Robert Eugene Kee, brother Adam Ryan (Erica) Kee, brother Aaron Riley (Lindsie) Kee, and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, and the many countless friends who call him family.
Funeral Services for Austin will be private, but a “Gathering of Family and Friends” will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Big Iron Town, 29608 East 179th Street in Pleasant Hill, MO starting at 1pm. Food and refreshments will be provided. Feel free to come and go as applicable.
Many families and friends have voiced their longing to give and help, and so in lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe account is being set up for the specific use of the furthering of the education of the daughters of Austin Robert Kee, Peyton and Addie. The link is attached below.
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I am so sorry to hear of this news. What a wonderful tribute this obituary is. While the family doesn’t want to let him go the image of Jesus opening his arms and giving Austin the biggest hug is in my minds eye. May the Holy Spirit rain down and comfort the entire family now and always.
It’s been a long time since I have seen Austin many of years. After the many of years of going to the same school as one another, many of years of being on the same team of the sports we played to even through the years of his father Bob Key and my grandfather Jerry Barbarick working side by side in charge of street, water, and sewer departments and the only two go to guys to come up with the solutions to fix the problems and make the changes needed for no other future problems to occur. Austin and I were around each other quite a bit. Austin was a very good, and kind, and heart filled person and not only that but had a pretty good head in-between the shoulders. To his daughters, wife, and all his loved ones it saddens me to here about his passing on earth and I know he is watching over all of you and always will. Not only watching but waiting when the time comes to reunite he will be ushering you into the gates of heaven. God bless you all and prayers directed your alls way.
Dear Kathy and family, I’m so sorry for your great loss! Sorry I couldn’t be there last Saturday, but I had to work. My heart breaks for you! I know how hard it is to lose your 1st born son. I saw in a post that you said one day at a time. I remember after I lost Curtis, some days were more like one moment at a time. You are stronger than you know! Hang in there. If you ever need to talk you can call me any time. Until we all meet again remember the good times and Austin will live on forever in your heart. Hugs & prayers. With deepest heartfelt sympathy. Lots of Love, Lori
To the entire Kee family – I am so sorry to hear about Austin – I wish I had words that could ease the pain you are all feeling. Sending prayers for you all
Wanted to tell you we are holding all of you in prayer during this time and hope you know you are held in the hearts of many. We know Austin will be missed. Stay Strong.
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