Howard Andrew Theno

Howard A. Theno, 86, of Basehor, passed away May 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, May 11th at Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, May 12th at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount United Methodist Church or Interim Hospice.

Howard was born April 4, 1932 in Basehor, Kansas to William and Caroline Theno. He graduated from Basehor High School, where he played for the basketball team. Howard married the love of his life, Jean VanTuyl on June 1, 1952. He was an active member of Fairmount United Methodist Church in Leavenworth, Kansas. Howard worked as a farmer and later owned his own home building company, Howard Theno and Son, for 36 years before his retirement in 1997. He taught wood-working for 4-H, enjoyed gardening, playing pitch with his monthly card group, watching the Royals and other sports, and traveling both in the US and abroad.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Caroline Theno; and his brother, Bill Theno.

Howard is survived by his wife, Jean Theno of the home; his three children, Nancy Davis and husband Bill of Azle, Texas, Judy Rodina of Basehor, KS, and Jeff Theno and wife Stephanie of Basehor, KS; his six grandchildren, Jeanine Ratliff and husband Derrick, Kyle Davis and wife Jessica, Nick Rodina and wife Megan, Luke Rodina and wife Jonel, Brooke Ruegsegger and husband Jeremy, and Nicole Theno; his ten great-grandchildren, Andrew, Caroline and Cora Ratliff, Akadia and Samuel Davis, and Emma, Aidan, Isabel, Ida, and Ruth Rodina; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Fond memories and condolences may be left for Howard at www.chapelhill-butler.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112.