Dan Kass

Daniel Allen Kass, 73, of Mission, Kansas, passed away on February 25 at KU Medical Center.
Dan was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Saul and Mildred on November 15, 1950. Graduating from Shawnee Mission East high school in 1968, he went on to earn a bachelors in physical education and a master’s in business administration from The University of Kansas. He was involved in a number of entrepreneurial ventures throughout his career, and most recently in developing avenues to access affordable healthcare. He was an avid sports fan, especially of KU basketball, KU football, and of the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a busy life with family and work, he was most happy coaching youth athletics and leading youth religious programs. He was a lifelong active member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue where he furthered his parents’ legacy of building a strong Jewish community.

Dan is survived by his longtime partner Lori Klarfeld, his sons Lyle, Simon, and Alfred, their spouses Kerry, Amelia, and Emily, and his grandchildren Mildred, Pierce, Solomon, Charles, Farrah, Benjamin, Alden, and Frances.

Funeral service was held at The Louis Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 28 at 1 PM with Rabbi Grussgott of Kehilath Israel officiating. Burial followed at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Kehilath Israel Synagogue.