Brendon Kasselman Obituary

Brendon K. Kasselman

Brendon Kyle Kasselman "Tank", 31, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away on Mon., July 30, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Thur., Aug. 2, at the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church at 425 W. Morse in Bonner Springs, KS. With burial to follow with full Fire Department Honors in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the visitation from 5 to 8 pm, Wed. evening, Aug. 1, at the Alden – Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, the Bonner Springs Fire Fighters Association or the Kansas City Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Brendon was born on June 18, 1981 in Dodge City, KS and was a graduate of Bonner Springs High School in 2000 where he was a member of the All Huron League Football Team. He was a member of and baptized in the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church. He had been a member of the Bonner Springs Volunteer Fire Department since his Senior Project in High School in 1999. He worked as a Fireman at the Leavenworth Fire Dept. from 2008 to 2011 and more recently at the Bonner Springs YMCA as Asst. Aquatics Director. In September of 2011 he participated in the first Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen firefighters. He was preceded in death by a brother Casey Brett Kasselman in 1977 and his grandfathers James W. Courtney and Robert Kasselman and is survived by his parents Lewis and Linda Kasselman; his brother Blake Kasselman; grandmother Bea Courtney all of Bonner Springs, KS and grandmother Jerry Kasselman of Overland Park, KS as well as a host of other family and friends and his fellow Firefighters that will miss him greatly. Alden – Harrington Funeral Home Bonner Springs, KS (913)422-4074

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 2, 2012.
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Kelly (Robbins) McCarthy

August 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My God give you strength during this time.

August 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathleen Shamet

August 4, 2012

My family and I are so very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, grandson and friend. May God keep you wrapped in his arms.

August 2, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the Kasselman family. My children, Lindsey, Stacy, and Devin Belknap and my husband Rick and I are praying for strength for your family.

Nona Hernandez

August 2, 2012

My family and I are so very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, grandson and friend. May God keep you wrapped in his arms.

Ruth Ann Delladio

August 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, not only as a firefighter but as a parent, of a lost child. RIP my brother.
Rick & Kathy Collins

Rick Collins

August 2, 2012

Terri Burlingame

August 2, 2012

My thoughts & prayers go to the entire Kasselman Family during this difficult time!! There are no words that anyone can say to make this any better just know that you have plenty of family & community support to help you through this!! May god be with you all and help ease your pain!!

Krissy Beach

August 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Parrish Green

August 1, 2012

Keeping your family in my heart and prayers! May God provide you with comfort and good friends to help you through your grieving.

Katy Groves

August 1, 2012

welcome home to those i love an those who love me... when i am gone, release me , let me go, i have so many thing's to see an do. you mustn't tie yourself to me with tear's , be happy that we had so many beautiful year's. i gave you my love, and you can only guess , how much you gave to me in happiness!! i thank you for the love each of you have shown, but now it's time for me to travel on alone. so grieve a while for me, if you must, then let you grieve be comforted by your trust. it's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. i won't be far away, for you see life goes on, so if you need me, just call me and i will come. though you can't see me or touch me, i'll be near, and if you listen within your heart, you will hear , all my love around you so soft and clear. and then, when you must come this way alone, i'ss greet you with a smile, and say "welcome home sweetheart" in loving memory of: BRENDON K. KASSELMAN <3

DEBRA WICKWIRE

August 1, 2012

It's not how long you live or how long you serve - it's how you live and how you serve. I'm proud to have served together in the fire service.

Retired Leavenworth Fire Chief
Steve Moody

Steve Moody

August 1, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Brendon always had a smile for everyone around him. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts.

Sarah (Szewc) Hermsmeyer

August 1, 2012

Your family is in my many thoughts and prayers. Taken from them way too young. RIP Brendon, and prayers will continue for all of your family....

Dian Moore

August 1, 2012

I remember Brendon so well. He was so kind. He was always smiling, and laughing. He will be missed. My heart hurts for Lew, Linda and Blake. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindsay (Russell) Smith

August 1, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Julie Green-Temm

August 1, 2012

My thoughts are with the whole Kasselman family. Brendon will never be forgotten.

Amber Williams

August 1, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Brendon will be missed and never forgotten.

Lynn Henley-Wendt

August 1, 2012

I was fortunate to have met Brendon and worked with him at the HHW site for Johnson County, KS. I remember his big smile and quirky sense of humor, which we all enjoyed. I hated losing him to the Fire Department, but knew it was his passion! A life taken way too young, but he made a great statement of life when he was here. Take care family and friends.

Betsy Livingston

August 1, 2012

To the Kasselamn Family- Sorry for your loss. May God be with your family in this time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!

Kathy Manis

August 1, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss. Your son always made me smile, and I will never forget that.

Raysa Williams

August 1, 2012

Brendon will be missed greatly, the Y will not be the same without him.

April Jeffries

August 1, 2012

Brendon was a fun loving guy and always had a way to make those around him laugh. He was not only a co worker but he was a friend. I am so sorry for your loss and you will be in my prayers in the days and months to come. Brnedon will be missed by everyone.

Tara Hedlund

August 1, 2012

Sorry For Your Loss.. May He Rest In Peace.

Ben Heed

August 1, 2012

Linda & Lew,
We are certanly thinking of you. I really enjoyed Brendon the few times I was around him. Great kid.

Frank Koelsch
Ellinwood

frank koelsch

August 1, 2012

Amy Robinson

August 1, 2012

Lew and Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. Your family has such a dynamic impact on the community. Grace & Peace, Steve Strom Family

August 1, 2012

Lew, Linda, and Blake,
We are so sorry for your loss. May GOD hold you close during this difficult time and may you always cherish all the wonderful memories that you have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Rettig Family

August 1, 2012

My heart truly goes out to all of you during this extremely difficult time. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.

Joe Wiggins

August 1, 2012

We often prayed for Brendon and now will keep his family in our prayers, knowing the God of all comfort will carry you through.

Calvary Bible Church

August 1, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during and after this hard time.

Lindsay (Collene) Townsend

August 1, 2012

Brendon was one of the first people I met when I started at the Y years ago. He was one-of-a-kind. He will be missed by many. I wish the Kassleman family peace and grace during this time.

Candice Howell

August 1, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Desiree Isabell-Waxmonski

August 1, 2012

Benjamin Heed

August 1, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.

Rachel Adair-Dixon

August 1, 2012

Kasselman Family

My thoughts are prayers go out to you all. You did a remarkable job of raising a person so kind and careing towards others. This is a wonderful community full of great people, but none quite as special as your son. May the lord be with you and help give you the strength to get through the next couple days, months, and years. God Bless you All

Justin Swartz

August 1, 2012

Lew, Linda and Blake,

We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.

Brett and Wendy Peterson
Edwardsville, Kansas

August 1, 2012

Lew,Linda & Blake,

Chris and I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers! Tank was an amazing person w/a great senseof humor...he will be greatly missed by all but is in a better place now w/no pain

Chris & Crystal Bergkamp

August 1, 2012

Brendon was an excellent example of what “LIFE” is supposed to be. With his faith, spirit and dedication throughout the course of this devastating disease, he never gave up hope and most importantly his humor. He was wise beyond his years and I'm grateful for the lessons he has taught me – without even knowing he was doing so.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and close friends during this difficult time.

Nova Brown

August 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kendall Payne

August 1, 2012

Ben Heed

August 1, 2012

Lew, Linda and Blake,

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May your special memories of Brendon, help comfort you.

Love,
Sam

Sandy Roady

August 1, 2012

Bill & Shelly Isabell-Sonneveldt

August 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Ellen Kalousek

Ellen Kalousek

August 1, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts will be with each of you. Cindy and Duke Woolf

Cynthia Woolf

August 1, 2012

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