Joel Kevin Santti

September 29, 1954 - November 12, 2020

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A Celebration Of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2020, at Second Baptist Church, 3111 East Battlefield, Springfield, MO. 65804

Joel graduated from Baptist Bible College in 1978 with a Bachelors Degree in Church Music. He served in full-time church ministry for the next 30 years in multiple capacities around the country, including Minister of Music, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor. He worked for Mercy Health Systems as a Supply Chain Coordinator since 2006.

Joel was a devoted husband, father, and “Papa” who never met a stranger. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and invested most of his adult life serving in ministry, seeking to draw others into a deeper relationship with God through music and the study of scripture.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Imer and Sally Santti, brothers-in-law Steve Fox and Doug Fox, and two grandchildren lost before birth. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Taffy (England) Santti, his daughter Heather Baker and husband Brad, daughter Melissa Clifton and husband Josh, daughter Kirsten Cone and husband Justin, and seven grandchildren, Caelan, Victoria, Wesley, Savannah, Jace, Eden, and Harleigh, siblings James Santti and wife Debbie, Jody Fox, Chris Santti and wife Lisa, Cindy Fox, and numerous nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Second Baptist Church, 3111 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65804, at 7:00 pm.

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Joel Kevin Santti, 66, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Joel was born on September 29, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. He has lived in Garden City, Michigan, Houston, Texas, and has been a resident of Springfield Missouri since 1992. Joel graduated from Baptist Bible College in 1978 with a Bachelors Degree in Church Music. He served
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Ohh we’re so sorry to hear of Brother Joel, passing we’re sending you prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time . Michael and Christina Gardner

My heart aches for you all. I'm so thankful that I had some time to be under Joel's music leadership at SSBC. I'm grateful for his kindness, his humor, and the legacy he has left behind. He was also very helpful to me with sound system "tips" for my wedding which had a part in helping things run smoothly. I will be continuing to pray for you all through your time of grieving. I'm once again holding onto the hope of heaven. Much love, Ashley

In memory of Joel Kevin Santti, Dianna Shay Lemaire lit a candle

I met Joel when we were in college together at Baptist Bible College. Since he was a vocalist, and I was a pianist, I had opportunities to accompany him. When I worked in the music library and graded paper, I had opportunities to help him out with assignments. After he & Taffy were married, they were kind enough to invite me to their home. Many memories from that time as college students! Joel & Taffy went on to minister in several different places, and they spread the love of God to those God brought their way. Many lives have been touched because of their faithfulness. I am so sorry for your loss of this kind husband, father and grandfather. These are the times we remember how sweet our reunion in Heaven will be. God give you peace and many sweet memories!

So sorry for your loss. Joel will always be in our hearts and memories. We look forward to the time when we meet again in heaven.

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So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace knowing you will meet him again someday. Heather your Dad was a joyful soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

In memory of Joel Kevin Santti, The Nichols Family lit a candle

We extend our sympathy to a caring and talented man. We never got to meet him, but we know his daughter, Melissa and her family enough to be able to say he was a caring and loving man. May God continue to bless his family in all ways. The Lowerys from Jacksonville, Fl

Sorry for your loss. May joyful memories overtake the sadness until you meet again. Prayers for the family. Love, Aunt Ruby, Grandpa Price and Grandma Price

Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May joyful memories overtake the sadness until you meet again. Love, Aunt Ruby

We are so sad that we cannot be at Joel’s Memorial Service due to covid in our household, but our hearts and prayers will be there. Joel and his wonderful spirit could fill a room. He will be greatly missed. We ask for the comfort only our Lord can give. Love, Marilyn and Bob Kalwat

SAndy and I(Don) behringer are so sorry for your loss Joel will be greatly missed our Prayers go out to Joel and all his family

In memory of Joel Kevin Santti, Christine behringer lit a candle

Joel was one of our music graduates that we were so proud of. Not only was he talented musically, he was a great teacher, preacher, and choir director. All of this and he had a wonderful Christian testimony, always thoughtful and loving people. He is gone from us way too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The coming months will be the hardest of your lives.

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