Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. Bond passed away on May 13, 2025, in St. Louis at the age of 86. He was known for his dedication to serving Missouri throughout his life.
Governor Kehoe issued a statement honoring Bond’s contributions: “Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor.”
Kehoe highlighted Bond’s commitment to Missouri during his four-decade-long career in public service: “Kit, always with his trademark smile and sense of humor, was a fierce advocate for Missouri throughout his accomplished 40-year career of public service. Kit kept Missouri’s interests at heart, both in office and out, making our state a better place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Bond’s response to gratitude for his service was consistently humble: “Whenever he was thanked for his service, Kit’s response was always, ‘Serving the people of Missouri was the honor of my life.'”
Kehoe expressed personal loss alongside many others who knew Bond: “His legacy as a ‘favorite son’ to his beloved State of Missouri lives on through all he achieved for his home state. Kit touched the lives of so many men and women throughout his career, and today I join them in grieving the loss of a good man. Just as they will miss their friend and mentor, so will I.”
In respect for Bond’s passing, Governor Kehoe will order U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings statewide until Bond is laid to rest.
Further details regarding services to honor Governor Bond are expected later today.
