Lester Depperschmidt Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lester Depperschmidt (Derby, Kansas), departing on November 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Lester leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lester Depperschmidt to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Al Depperschmidt and Tillie Depperschmidt; his siblings, Gerald Depperschmidt (Marge), Cletus Depperschmidt (Mary), Marvin Depperschmidt, Kathleen Woerpel (Wayne), Marilyn Heble (Duane) and Linda Waddell; and his siblings' children, Brenda Heble and David Depperchmidt.
He is survived by: his wife Connie (Kinderknecht); his children, Tina Albers (Tom) of Hays, Todd Depperschmidt (Theresa) of Mansfield and Tracie Shelton (Brad) of Wichita, Kansas; his grandchildren, Mackenzie Neuhauser (Kris), Kord (Amber), Adyson, Brenlynn and Brogan Albers; his children, Olivia, Jacob, Jack, Alex Depperschmidt, Lakin, Lexie and Luke Shelton; his great grandchildren, Kolson, Blayke, Kambell and Paisyn; his brother Ken Depperschmidt (Diane); and his siblings-in-law, Norma Depperschmidt and Pat Waddell.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (2300 E Meadowlark Rd, Derby, KS 67037). A rosary was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the St Mary Catholic Church (2300 E Meadowlark Rd, Derby, KS 67037). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (2300 E Meadowlark Rd, Derby, KS 67037).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mary Catholic Church Building Fund, 2300 E. Meadowlark Rd., Derby, Kansas 67037 St. Mary's Building Fund Link (https://www.stmarysderby.com) or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market St., Wichita, Kansas 67202.
