Roger M. Hendershot, age 89, of WaKeeney, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, Kansas.  He was born June 14, 1928, in Deerfield, Kansas, to Arthur and Edith (Cafferty) Hendershot.

Roger graduated from Trego Community High School and attended Fort Hays State University.  He went to serve our country in the U.S. Army for a short time until discharged for medical reasons.  On March 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Betty Irene Bradley Riedell in WaKeeney.  They enjoyed 65 years of marriage together. Roger loved his children, "grands," and "greats" and cherished each hug and kiss.  He worked for many years as a Standard Bulk Agent, a WaKeeney policeman, and the WaKeeney Bus driver, working for 20 years until he was 85, helping young and old alike with shopping, errands, and school.  Roger enjoyed kids of all ages and always had a joke for all. Roger was a devout Kansas City Chief fan, "helping" them win their most recent game.

Roger is survived by his loving wife, Betty; his children, Chuck Riedell of Hays, Colleen (Richard) Wolf of Larned, Tracey (Terry) Berry of WaKeeney, and Ginny Parker (Randy Schmitt) of Hutchinson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, V. Ann Wright of Shreveport, Louisiana.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jim Riedell, and a sister, Liza Beth Deines.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2017 at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.  There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to WaKeeney General Transportation Bus Fund.  Contributions made to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12 th St., WaKeeney, KS  67672.

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