Donnell L. Ganzer

Donnell L. Ganzer, 73, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully September 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born July 25, 1936, at his family home in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from East High School. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Ganzer, mother Ruth Bosker, sister Roselyn Gray and infant son Jamie Craig Ganzer. Don is survived by his beloved wife Lyn (Fisher) Ganzer of the home; son Scott D. Ganzer of Minneapolis, MN; daughters Linell R. Gibson and husband Dave of Olathe, KS, Leslie D. Scott of Kansas City, KS, Stephanie L. Carvajal and husband Ricky of Stillwell, KS and Heather S. Miller of the home; sister Linda Thompson and husband George of West Plains, MO; brother-in-law Roy Gray of Belton, MO; grandchildren Chris, Carrie, Jessica, Katie, Ashley, Maxwell, Courtney, Ava and Tyler; and great- grandson Mason. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Hank and Evelyn Stephens of Overland Park, KS, brother-in-law Jim Fisher and wife Kathy of Shawnee, KS and their families. Don loved to participate in the new and old traditions of the German/American heritage, and was a member of the Germania Club of Kansas City and the German American Citizen's Assoc. At one time Don served as the reigning Prince of Karneval. He enjoyed fundraising for the restoration of Union Station and was an avid Meals-on- Wheels volunteer. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. After 32 years of service for GM, Don retired and enjoyed his hobbies of travel, golf, music and with his friends, enjoyed 20 years of companionship on Saturday afternoons at Kelly's Roundtable, where he served as one of the board members. All will remember his love of practical jokes and his kind heart. His legacy will be carried on by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, 12251 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS. Interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. It is the families' wish to thank those of Sunflower Hospice who cared for Don with such compassion: Ginny, Carol, Jill, Martin, your kindnesses will never be forgotten. (Arr.: Mt. Moriah & Freeman, 816-942-2004.)