SPEARVILLE- Leland “Lee” Stein, 82, of Spearville, Kansas passed away November 21st, 2022 at Southwind in Spearville. He was born to George and Leona Fern (Jones) Stein June 5th, 1940 in Spearville. He graduated from Spearville High School in 1958. On October 1, 1960 he married Annette Hornung in Spearville. Leland loved to farm, fish, hunt, attend his kids and grandkids events, host family and friends. A man remembered for his strong hands, huge heart, story telling, twinkle in his eye and ornery smile, who provided loving advice and wisdom that will carry on for generations. He carried out his faithfulness in his actions and was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a 3rd Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 1539, Spearville and a past board member of the Right Coop Association. Leland is survived by son, Kevin Stein and wife Gari-Ann of Spearville; daughter, Amy Garver and husband Ty of Basehor, Kansas; son, Vern Stein and wife Lorie of Spearville; daughter, Paula Stein of Dodge City, Kansas; brother, Jim Stein and wife Sheri of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his sister, Janie Mages and husband Dick of Spartanburg, South Carolina; 10 grandchildren, Kaden Stein, Kyler Stein, Kolby Stein and fiancé, Paige Harris, Bryce Garver and wife Ashley, Tanner Garver and wife Maddie, Amber Walker and husband Cameron, Megan Humke and wife Jessica, Elle Stein and fiancé, Josh Brungardt, Nathan Stein and wife Tausha and Anna Stein; and 3 great grandchildren, Grayson Garver, Beckham Walker and Finley Brungardt. Leland was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Annette on December 27, 2020, and his father and mother. Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 10:00 am Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville with the Funeral Mass following with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will follow in St.
John Cemetery, Spearville. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. The family suggests memorials to Arrowhead West Inc. of Dodge City in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901
