Rodney "Rod" Lee Wente, 84, passed away on the evening of February 22, 2025, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, KS. He was born on November 16, 1940, in Morland, KS, to Rudolph and Bertie (Brown) Wente. On February 4, 1967, Rod married Sharon Bird in Clayton, KS.

A hardworking man, Rod dedicated many years to his job at Quinter Manufacturing Company. He later went on to establish his own business, "Wente Trucking." He was also an avid mower and cherished spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Rod is survived by his wife, Sharon Wente of Quinter, KS; his son, Marlan (Rache) Wente of Quinter, KS; his daughters, Tricia (Gary) Dick of Phillipsburg, KS, and Melanie (Mark) Watkins of Quinter, KS; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Duane (Ann) Wente; his sister, Jan Patterson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Rudy and Lloyd Wente; his son, Michael Wente; and his great-grandson, Greison Zahn.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS.

The funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS, with burial to follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter, KS.

Memorial donations can be made to Gove Community Bible Church, Gove, KS.  Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

To share memories or leave condolences, please visit www.schmittfuneral.com.

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