Howard E. “Gene” Starr, Jr., Age: 76
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Sep 01, 1946---Apr 13, 2023

Howard E. “Gene” Starr, Jr., 76, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, April 13th, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., May 13th, 2023, at St. Michael the Archangel, 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood, KS 66223.  Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice, 7223 W 95th St., Suite #230, Overland Park, KS. 66212  or Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, 15954 S Mur-Len Rd., Olathe, KS 66062.

Gene was born September 1st, 1946, in Coffeyville, KS to Howard E Starr, Sr. and Mary Fidelis (McGrath) Starr. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Penner.  They were married for 56 years.  Gene served in the US Air Force. He was a Trooper for the Kansas Highway Patrol for 32 years, followed by a robust career in fashion photography.  

Gene loved all things in nature!  His passions, were hiking and biking in CO, Fly Fishing, archery, hunting, canoeing, and camping.

Gene was preceded in in death by his parents and beautiful daughter Jennifer Ann Starr Charlton. He is survived by his wife Linda , son-in-law Phillip Charlton, grandson Quinlan McGrath Charlton, nephew Mark Michael Starr (Kristen) great nieces Iris and Nora, and brother Mike (Cheryl).


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Steve McKinzie Apr 27, 2023

X Co-worker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I worked with Gene for may year at KHP. Always trusted his advise and experience. Our hearts and prayers are with you. X K-142

rod cole Apr 27, 2023

co worker ,Hermitage ,Missouri

Gene was always someone who you could talked to about anything. We worked together out of Troop A in Olathe. Always respected Gene as a close friend and fellow troop.

Ed. Vesey May 02, 2023

Fellow KHP Trooper ,Olathe ,Kansas

Worked with Gene in KHP. Troop "A" for several years. I always appreciated his friendship and advice. Definitely a outstanding person who will be missed.

Mike Hatfield Sep 28, 2023

Friend fron High School ,Citrus Heights ,California

I am quite saddened to learn of Gene's passing. Gene and Linda were great friends. Linda, please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for you, and your family. God Bless, Mike Hatfield