Chronicle: Kaspar Broadcasting of Missouri Owner/CEO Steve Kaspar passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 4. He was 71. Kaspar was a second generation owner. His father Vern founded Kaspar Broadcasting 65 years ago and, upon his death in 2018, Steve took over the company's Missouri stations (KWRE-AM and KFAV/Rockwood). Funeral arrangements and a radio memorial service are pending.