Kendall Ray Miner, 69, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.
Kendall was born June 13, 1955, in Chappell, Nebraska. He was one of five children born to Calvin Ray and Levina (Wages) Miner. At a young age, his family moved to the Osborne, Kansas area where he attended school. He graduated from Osborne High School in the Class of ’73.
Kendall was united in marriage to Renee K. Mans on October 25, 1975 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Osborne. This union was blessed with a son, Andrew. Kendall and his family lived in north-central Kansas for many years, including the towns of Osborne, Concordia, Hays, Beloit and Russell. Kendall was always a loving husband and father and very supportive of the family. He enjoyed going on various vacations and road trips throughout the Midwest and beyond but always liked to come home to his dogs. The dogs loved him back and knew he always had a kind heart and a treat for them. Later in life they became his constant companions.
Kendall was a route salesman for Frito Lay, Inc. for over 27 years. After retirement from Frito-Lay he worked in maintenance for USD 407 for two years. In his early career he worked at the Midway Coop Feed Mill and Gilmore-Tatge in Osborne and was also a route salesman for Lamone Candy and Tobacco out of Salina, Miller Brewing Company, and Coca-Cola in Hays. He enjoyed talking with people and never knew a stranger – he always said the best part of his job was visiting with his customers and fellow salesmen. He had a lifelong passion for hunting pheasant, quail, deer and turkeys and in general loved being outdoors. He trained his dogs to be great hunters. Throughout his life he would go out to the Schultze’s farm in Osborne County to hang out with the family and help on the farm. They were like a second family to him and he found these trips to be enjoyable and fulfilling.
Kendall’s surviving family include his wife of 48 years, Renee of the home; son, Andrew R. Miner and wife Maria of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and brother, Curtis Miner of Osborne, Kansas; in-laws Rick and Jeanne Mans of Osborne, Randy and Janet Mans of Wichita, and Russell and Carri Mans of Goddard, Kansas; several nieces and nephews, and many friends who were like family to him.
Kendall was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Danny Miner and Wayne Miner; and sister, Calvina Thomas.
Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell. Burial of Ashes will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday at the Osborne Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM, Tuesday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church. A Memorial has been established with the North Central Kansas Outdoor Youth Fair. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements. Donations for Mass services may be sent to St. Mary, Queen of Angels Parish in Russell.