Bruce L. Endorf Arkansas City, Kansas Obituary

Bruce L. Endorf

Bruce L. Endorf, 70 of Arkansas City died Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Branson, MO. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City. Cremation has been effected. Bruce was born March 27, 1951 to Paul Kenneth Endorf and Wanda Lee (Christy) in Arkansas City. He graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1969 and attended Cowley Junior College. On December 7, 1972 he married Rhonda Neal and the couple had two daughters, Amy and Brandy. Rhonda passed unexpectedly in 1993. He later married Delaine Wilson on October 16, 2004 in Eureka Springs, AR. The couple made their home in Arkansas City. Bruce was a track foreman for BNSF 38 years retiring in 2011. Bruce was all things fun, friends & family. He was Papa Bruce and a great friend to many. He didn't know a stranger. Most of all, he was a loving husband & father. His goal was to make us all self-sufficient, tough and good. He loved to have a good time, while making sure everyone else had a good time as well. Full of life, speed and pranks. Teaching his kids how to drive- encouraging them to drive faster & not use the brake; "just downshift & hug the curve". He loved all things racing and spending time at the lake with family & friends. He is survived by his wife, Delaine of the home; daughters, Amy Grose and husband, Bret, Brandy Soule and husband, Clayton all of Arkansas City; bonus children, Bodie Wilson and wife, Danni of Anna, TX, Adrianne McVey and husband, Joshua of Arkansas City, Blaine Ostronic and husband, Bill of Eudora, Colby Wilson and wife, Amber of Muldrow, OK; grandchildren, Braylee Wynn, Lindsay Aguinaga, Dallas Wynn, Bret Grose, Jr., Brendan Johnson, Breonna Tharp, Kyce Morgan, Kale Morgan, Braylon Wilson, Chloe Knaus, Haleigh Wilson, Brexton McVey, Hadley Wilson, Greyson Soule and Asher Wilson; two great grandchildren, Blakely and Maddox Aguinaga. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Rhonda; brother, Eddie Endorf and grandson, Trey Ostronic. Memorials have been established with the Northside Baptist Church youth group or the Lupus Foundation. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
March 27, 1951 - September 26, 202103/27/195109/26/2021
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Aunt Sally and Uncle Adrian
September 29, 2021
Delaine and family, we are broken hearted over the death of Bruce, your true love!! I know he fought hard to come home to you!! Love, The Almquists
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Kerry Hastings
October 26, 2021
Delaine, I have thought of you often since Bruce passed. He was a man of light and life. Please accept this tree as a symbol of what he stood for.

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DeAnn
October 11, 2021
Delaine, so sorry Tim and I were not able to make the Celebration of Life service. It broke our hearts to hear of his passing but can only imagine the reunion he and Doug are having. 😊 We treasure our many memories of camping with you all. Bruce will be greatly missed.... Continue Reading
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Mike and Marla Sanderholm
October 3, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with Delaine and family. Bruce was one of the greatest guys we've ever known. I loved his smile and sense of humor He didn't know a stranger. Mike has many good memories while sharing an office with him at BNSF. Rest in peace Bruce! You ... Continue Reading
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Dennis Ott
October 1, 2021
I have so much I could say and many years worth of memories that I would like to brag on but so many others do as well. That’s when you know you have something to celebrate. Thank you Bruce Brother Friend.
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Philip Covey
October 1, 2021
Saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. The little time I was able visit with him always left me wishing for more. A truly good man. Our last visit was at the family reunion, where we were able to catch up on what was going on in our lives and share memories. Wished I would... Continue Reading
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Connie Wood Barnett
October 1, 2021
Bruce and I attended Sleeth school together before we both moved “to town” and once you were a friend you remained a friend regardless of the years gone by. Bruce was such a nice man with such a kind spirit and was a blessing to so many. Delaine I can’t imagine what you ... Continue Reading
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Jeremy & Suvanah Perdue
October 1, 2021
You will be dearly missed. Our families were lucky enough to share memories camping and enjoying a cold one. ~ The Perdue Family
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Donna Endorf Londeen
October 1, 2021
Bruce was my older first cousin and we both grew up in Arkansas City Kansas. Many of my childhood memories include Bruce from family gatherings and family dinners. There used to be a lot of Endorf and Conroy cousins. Now there are only three and the Endorf name for th... Continue Reading
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Rob & Stephanie Murphy
October 1, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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