February 7, 1949 - April 29, 2021
John Franklin Bendfeldt, 72, of Leawood, KS passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Kansas City, MO.
John was born in Kearney on February 7th, 1949 to Walter and Jessie (Vannoy) Bendfeldt.
John was a devoted husband and father. He had a big heart and was smart as a whip. He was an avid sportsman and loved his Huskers, Chiefs and Royals. John loved traveling, reading, music and attending all of his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alyce Bendfeldt; his son: John Bendfeldt (Heather); and daughters, Jessica Lavender (Frank) and Kate Bendfeldt; 6 grandchildren, Caleb Lavender, Devin Bendfeldt, Mackenzie Lavender, Miles Bendfeldt, Paxton Lavender and Madden Lavender; 4 siblings, Jerry Bendfeldt, Rita Fouts, Julie Paitz and Sue Bendfeldt; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Jason Bendfeldt; uncle, William Semin; and mother-in-law, Catherine Palinski.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday May 6 at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood, KS. Graveside service will follow at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.