LaVerne Wesley Trindal, 75, died February 14, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born October 4, 1948, in Concordia, to Wesley LaVerne and Donna Irene (Cyr) Trindal.

LaVerne graduated from McPherson High School. He became a bus driver for Trinity Jr./ Sr. High School.

LaVerne enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved decorating for the holidays, animals and spending time his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

On February 20, 1981, he married Karen Elaine Showalter, in Miami, OK. They shared over 42 years of marriage.

LaVerne is survived by: his wife, Karen Trindal of Hutchinson, KS; children, Hal (Beth) Trindal of Girard, KS, Heather Susan (Levi) Hastings of Pittsburg, KS, Clifford Trindal of Hutchinson, KS, Megan (Casey) Word of Westminster, CO; sister, Dena Rhea; brothers-in-law, Craig Hull of Arlington, KS, Doyle Showalter of Hitchcock, TX, sister-in-law, Beth Hull; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: parents; brother-in-law, Curtis Rhea; brother, Jay Myers; and nephew, Tim Rhea.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Elliott Chapel, with Reverend Mik King officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Darlow.

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Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family present from 6- 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to LaVerne Trindal memorial fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main., Hutchinson, KS 67501.