John J. Sander

Hays, Kansas – John J. Sander, age, 81, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at his home in Hays, Kansas.

He was born October 23, 1930, in Victoria, Kansas, to Peter J. and Catherine (Brungardt) Sander. He married Darlene (Jacobs) on April 16, 1955, in Pfeifer, Kansas.

He was a Construction Superintendent for Hunter Construction/Allied Construction for 45 years. He retired in October of 1992. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene Sander, of the home; two sons, Bryan Sander and wife, Dee, Tempe, AZ; John Sander Jr. and wife, Rachel, Olathe, KS; four daughters, Karen Barnes, and husband Aric, Houston, TX; Jo Oliver and husband, Russ, Wichita, KS; Dianne Dye and husband Phil, Shawnee, KS; Eileen Moore and husband, Chris, Dallas, TX; two sisters, Aggie Brungardt, Broomfield, CO; Bernie Arnhold and husband, Gary, Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson; one brother, Alvin P. Sander; five sisters, Albina Miller, Eleanor Ubert, Amelia Hoffman, Leona Russell and Elsie Hoffman.

Services are 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 18th and Vine Street Hays, Kansas. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076. Vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Friday at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays 1919 East 22nd Street Hays, Kansas 67601. Visitation is from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday and from 10:00 to 1:45 P.M. Saturday all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggest memorial to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected].