He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. He also worked as a farmer for many years of his life. Kendall was a member of the Alvo Methodist Church and the Legion Club #129 Ashland.
Survivors include his daughters Judy Hoesing, Jean (Mike) Hildebrand, and Joyce (Ed) Oehm; step-son Scott Staberg; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, both wives Shirley and Joyce, and son-in-law Martin Hoesing.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 15th at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Alvo Cemetery.
A visitation with family greeting friends will be held on Thursday, July 14th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. also at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel.
Memorials to Alvo United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.