Kendall D. Thiel

Kendall Duane Thiel, 89, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September, 15, 2019, surrounded by family at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, KS. He worked at the NCRA Refinery where he was an operator in the Cat Cracking Unit. After retiring from the refinery, he worked in the bakery & produce department at Walmart.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post #24.

Kendall was born on January 27, 1930, in Roxbury, KS, the son of Adam Conrad and Mildred Elizabeth (Power) Thiel. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1948. Kendall was united in marriage to Alma Jean “Jeannie” Penner on June 11, 1961, at the Hoffnungsau Church in Inman, KS.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 58 years, Jeannie of the home; four children, Connie LeSage and husband, Troy, of Salina, KS, Sharon Thiel of El Dorado, KS, Angie Tatro and husband, Matt, of Hutchinson, KS, and Gary Thiel of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, September 20, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury, KS.

Memorial donations may be given to Schowalter Villa or the McPherson College Auto Restoration Program in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kendall D. Thiel please visit our Sympathy Store.