Frank Joseph Wapelhorst
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Frank Joseph Wapelhorst, 62, passed away March 24, 2024, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born February 15, 1962, in Great Bend, to Daniel and Joyce (Sell Jensen) Wapelhorst. Frank had previously been married to Jayne Kay Keffer from 1985 to 2000.
Frank, a longtime employee of Superior Essex, was a current resident of Great Bend previously living in Brownwood, Texas. He was a member of the Roman Catholic faith, numerous archery clubs, and was passionate about hunting and fishing. He was a talented athlete, playing softball, golf and basketball, even after being confined to a wheelchair.
Surviving are his parents, Dan and Joyce Wapelhorst of Great Bend; three sisters, Kathy Wapelhorst (Doug Clark), Paula Stocker (James Love), and Nancy Sawyer all of Great Bend; adopted son JR Griffith (Emily) of Johnson City, Texas; two adopted grandchildren, Adam and Ann Griffith; many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and feline companion, Cleo.
Memorial funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Terrance Klein presiding. A Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Frank Wapelhorst Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.
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William fields (Bucky)
March 26, 2024
Frank was an amazing man! He taught me how to fish bow hunt and how to live off the land! You could say he was another father figure through my childhood I have many fond memories of camping at Kingman County lake and on the banks of the Arkansas River! I will never forget the first time I seen him pull a flat head catfish out of the river on a bank line! I will never forget you uncle frank love you and thank you for everything!
Buck!!
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