Landwehr, Kenneth F. "Kenny," 59, husband, father, friend to many and retired Lieutenant of the Wichita Police Department Homicide Section, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2014. Visitation with the family will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday, January 17 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Services will be held 1 pm, Saturday, January 18 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., all in Wichita. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Irene Landwehr of Wichita. He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Gibson) Landwehr, and son, James Landwehr, of the home; daughter, Holly Vanatta (Joel); brother, David Landwehr (Brenda); nephews, David Lee and Mark Landwehr; grandchildren, Miles and Megan Vanatta, all of Wichita, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenny was heavily involved in volunteering for Special Olympics, was a criminal justice instructor at Wichita State University and a trainer for the Wichita/Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center. He also served on the board of S.I.D.S. of Kansas. Kenny's favorite hobbies included spending time with his family, working with his son on homework and playing golf. He was an avid golfer. Memorial donations may be made to the Ken Landwehr Memorial Fund, c/o Wichita Federal Credit Union, 9835 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Online tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com -
Landwehr, Kenneth F. "Kenny," 59, husband, father, friend to many and retired Lieutenant of the Wichita Police Department Homicide Section, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2014. Visitation with the family will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday, January 17 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Services will be held 1 pm, Saturday, January 18 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., all in Wichita. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Irene Landwehr of Wichita. He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Gibson) Landwehr, and son, James Landwehr, of the home; daughter, Holly Vanatta (Joel); brother, David Landwehr (Brenda); nephews, David Lee and Mark Landwehr; grandchildren, Miles and Megan Vanatta, all of Wichita, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenny was heavily involved in volunteering for Special Olympics, was a criminal justice instructor at Wichita State University and a trainer for the Wichita/Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center. He also served on the board of S.I.D.S. of Kansas. Kenny's favorite hobbies included spending time with his family, working with his son on homework and playing golf. He was an avid golfer. Memorial donations may be made to the Ken Landwehr Memorial Fund, c/o Wichita Federal Credit Union, 9835 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Online tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com -
