Kevin E. Mendenhall, age 51, entered into rest on January 12, 2017 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on July 14, 1965 in Concordia, Kansas to Clarence E. and Marilyn S. (Halferty) Mendenhall.
Kevin was a 1984 graduate of Concordia High School. In 1985 he earned his degree in Automotive from NCKAVTS Automotive, Beloit, Kansas. He married Carole Adams on July 28, 1989 and to this marriage 3 children were born, Alyssa, Amanda and Quentin. He was a tree trimmer; a welder for Alstom Air & Pre-Heater Manufacturing, Concordia; He also farmed with his father, Clarence. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his cars, and most of all spending time with his children and family. He was very excited about the coming birth of his 1st grandchild.
Kevin is survived by his 3 children, Alyssa Mendenhall, Clay Center, Amanda and Quentin Mendenhall both of Concordia; his parents, Clarence and Marilyn Mendenhall, Concordia; 3 sisters, Sheila Crough, Lindsborg, KS.; Cathy Volk (JD), Battle Creek, NE.; Lisa Sorell (Randy), Concordia; 1 brother, Randy Mendenhall (Tisha), Concordia; the children's mother, Carole Mendenhall, Concordia; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis and Dorothy Mendenhall, Scott and Zella Halferty, brother-in-law, Greg Collette.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m..
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Rev. Bob Burns officiating.
Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Cloud County Health Center Foundation c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.
For online condolences may be sent to www.chaputbuoy.