Kaushal Bharatkumar Patel
February 2, 1977 - July 10, 2024
Our beloved son Kaushal Bharatkumar Patel (born February 2, 1977 in Ahmedabad, India) departed this life on July 10, 2024 at home in La Plata, MO. Kaushal grew up in India. He attended Udgam primary school in Ahmedabad, and high school in Villa Parle, Mumbai. Kaushal emigrated to U.S. with his sister and parents in 1995, arriving in New York. He lived in Hopatcong, NJ.
At the age of 21, Kaushal enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for over 8 years stationed in Norfolk, VA. He defended the nation in active combat aboard multiple aircraft carriers 1997-2005. He loved to travel and had been around the globe several times as a U.S. Navy Sailor.
Kaushal married Tiffany Raymer in 2006 in Kirksville, MO. In 2010 they welcomed their son Krish into their family. He cared deeply and had a soft heart for rescuing dogs and cats who needed a loving home. Over the last 20 years, his family has adopted and raised over 30 dogs and cats in their home. He worked tirelessly as a non-destructive testing professional in remote areas across the country to provide a comfortable life for his family.
Kaushal was a mild-mannered, funny, and loving son, father, husband, brother, nephew, grandson and friend to many. He is survived by his wife Tiffany, son Krish, grandmother Kantaben, parents Bharat and Varsha, sister Hemali, brother-in-law Sandip, niece Sona, nephew Dev, and a close-knit family in India and U.S.
Funeral Services will be held:
11am on Monday, July 15th at Travis Funeral Chapel (125 S. Church Street, La Plata, MO)
May his soul find peace in his journey. Om Shanti.
