Russell Maynard Kendall, 72, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his home. 

Russell was born on July 29, 1943 in Sweet Springs, Missouri to Hosea & Emogene (White) Kendall. 

Russell worked for IBEW local 53 as a Journeyman Lineman. 

Russell married Deanna G. Tiller on July 11, 1963, she preceded him in death on April 30, 2010. 

He was also preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Colin Johnston, brothers, Wayne, Jim, George & Claude, sisters, Suzy Kendall & Pauline Guier. 

Survivors: daughters, Kim Kline (Jim) of Wathena, Kansas; 

Pam Richter (Rick) of Savannah, Missouri; 

Son, Rusty Kendall of St. Joseph, Missouri; 

2 grandchildren, Connor & Charlee Kline; 

Brother, Ronnie Kendall of Anderson, Texas; 

Sisters, Patty Gorbet of Blue Springs, Missouri; 

Sharon Jones of St. Joseph, Missouri and 

Numerous nieces & nephews. 

Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas 

Visitation: 12 noon Wednesday until service time. Friends may call after 12 noon Monday. 

Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas 

Memorials: VFW