Gary Lovendahl, age 78 of Shell Knob, MO, died Thurs., July 2, 2015 in Stone County, MO. He was born on April 12, 1937 in Clyde, KS to Reuben & Alda (Law) Lovendahl.

Gary graduated from Clyde High School and recently attended his 60 ^th Class reunion. He married JoAnn Smith on July 20, 1958 in Clyde, KS at the Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Clay Center Concrete Co. for 20 years and 20 years for Kansas Power & Light as an operator. He served eight years in the Kansas National Guard. Gary enjoyed riding motorcycles, John Deere tractors and operating remote controlled toys. He and JoAnn enjoyed spending their winters at Fun N Sun Park in Texas and also helping his son Brian on the farm in the summers.

Gary is survived by his wife, JoAnn, Shell Knob, MO; son, Brian Lovendahl (Brenda Beck), Shell Knob, MO; grandchildren, Staci Keithley (Alex), Blue Eye, MO; Shelby Tipton (Bobby), Blue Eye, MO & Sheyanne Lovendahl, Shell Knob, MO & great grandchildren, Matthew, Madison & Mason Keithley, Blue Eye, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wed., July 8, 2015 at Chaput Mortuary, Clyde, KS. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-8 pm, Tues., July 7, 2015 at the mortuary. The family suggests memorials to Central Crossing Senior Center, PO Box 707, Shell Knob, MO 65747 in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com .