Lendel Glenn Cantrell Sr

Lendel Glenn Cantrell Sr., 87 of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026. He was born to Eva Fern Cantrell (Fuller) and Eli Lanzy Cantrell in Seymour, MO on July 26, 1939. He was born the 6th of 9 children. He has two sons, Lendel G Cantrell Jr, and Donald R Cantrell. He also has three stepdaughters; Kimberly, Beverly and Lisa. 

He served our country honorably during the Vietnam War Era and is a veteran of the United States Army. He had a lengthy career working in the concrete construction field until he retired. In retirement Lendel found his passion with the American Legion Post 153 where he became an avid member and was very involved in the Color Guard. He also spent time as a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) #700 where he served as trustee. Lendel was always the first friend that new members of the Legion and Eagles made. Lendel was a true patriot and very proud of his service to his country, The American Legion and the Eagles. 

He was well known for his kind heart and warm smile, Lendel treated everyone he met as a friend and was always there when someone needed help. He loved to bowl on the video bowling game and enjoyed the informal Wednesday night league with other Legion members. He loved the NASCAR Races, The Kansas City Royals and most notably The Kansas City Chiefs. He was a big fan of the guitar and of course ELVIS. 

Lendel is preceded in death by; his parents, Fern and Eli; his brothers, Welbert Cantrell, Hairl Cantrell; sisters, Opal Williams and Thelma Seal. He is survived by; his sons, Lendel Jr of Gardner and Donald of Olathe; his step-daughters, Kim, Bev and Lisa; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by: his brothers, Walter Cantrell, Clarence Cantrell; and sisters, Hazel Williams, Martha Ince; along with many nieces and nephews, and Legion friends he called family.

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Post #153 at 410 E Dennis Ave, Olathe, KS 66061 from 12pm to 4pm, with the Honor Guard ceremony being performed promptly at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Legion Earl Collier Post #153 in Lendel’s name. Contact John Smith 1-515-577-0907 or 913-782-0621.