In Memory Of
Donald Wilbert Berlekamp
1928
2016
Donald Wilbert Berlekamp
May 16, 1928 — November 3, 2016
Donald "Don" Wilbert Berlekamp, 88, of Lenexa, KS passed away on November 3, 2016. He was born on May 16, 1928 in Napoleon, MO to Urban and Mildred (Breeden) Berlekamp.
Don grew up in Napoleon and attended Lexington High School. On June 24, 1949, he married Alice Jane Faris in Buckner, MO. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Almost every summer Don and Alice would load up the boat and camper to spend a week at the lake. Don also enjoyed cooking and in his younger years liked to build model airplanes.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 68 years Alice Berlekamp; children Dennis Berlekamp, Linda Benedick-Harlow, and Carol Berlekamp; siblings Delbert Berlekamp, Leland Berlekamp, Eloise Pack, Athleen Elkins, Lowell (Edie) Berlekamp, and Cheryl (Raymond) Smith; grandsons Scott (Kim) Benedick and Michael Benedick; great-grandsons Keaton and Tevin Benedick; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Urban and Mildred.
The family will receive guests for a visitation on Monday, November 7, 2016, from 5:00-7:00pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 2:00pm also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rotary International to support all of the work they do. Donations can be made directly through their website at https://www.rotary.org/en/give (please copy and paste the URL address into your browser.)
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff, nurses, and doctors at Overland Park Regional Medical Center for their care and compassion during such a difficult time.
To leave a special message for his family or to share a memory of Don, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above or scroll down below.
Don grew up in Napoleon and attended Lexington High School. On June 24, 1949, he married Alice Jane Faris in Buckner, MO. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Almost every summer Don and Alice would load up the boat and camper to spend a week at the lake. Don also enjoyed cooking and in his younger years liked to build model airplanes.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 68 years Alice Berlekamp; children Dennis Berlekamp, Linda Benedick-Harlow, and Carol Berlekamp; siblings Delbert Berlekamp, Leland Berlekamp, Eloise Pack, Athleen Elkins, Lowell (Edie) Berlekamp, and Cheryl (Raymond) Smith; grandsons Scott (Kim) Benedick and Michael Benedick; great-grandsons Keaton and Tevin Benedick; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Urban and Mildred.
The family will receive guests for a visitation on Monday, November 7, 2016, from 5:00-7:00pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 2:00pm also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rotary International to support all of the work they do. Donations can be made directly through their website at https://www.rotary.org/en/give (please copy and paste the URL address into your browser.)
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff, nurses, and doctors at Overland Park Regional Medical Center for their care and compassion during such a difficult time.
To leave a special message for his family or to share a memory of Don, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above or scroll down below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, November 7, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
Service
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
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