Russell Lane Blenn

Russell “Rusty” L. Blenn, 62, passed away January 6, 2025, at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center, Rossville, KS, after an extended illness. He was born August 19, 1962, in Westmoreland, KS to Arland Jay and June (Dinger) Blenn. He was raised at Westmoreland, KS where he attended school and graduated from Westmoreland High School. On September 1, 2007, Rusty married Grace Niepes in Topeka, KS. She survives of the home. Rusty and Grace have one son, Arjalen “RJ” Blenn, Topeka, KS. In addition to his wife and son, Rusty is survived by his sisters Pamela J. Lauer and Karen A. Ridder (Joe), both of Westmoreland, KS, and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

 Rusty was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Timothy G. Blenn.

Rusty worked for several construction companies through the years, most recently Superior Bowen in Kansas City where he worked on an asphalt crew running a skid loader on road projects. Outside of work Rusty had many interests throughout his life including reading science fiction books, playing pool, going to music concerts and collecting rock and roll music, building computers, wood working, fishing, snowmobiling, Kansas City Chiefs football, Kansas State football and basketball, his boxer dogs, and doing his own mechanic work. However, all his many interests aside, Rusty’s first loves were Grace and RJ and sharing his life with them. 

Rusty left us way too soon, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A visitation will follow from 11:45 am – 1:00 pm in the same location. 

 Memorial contributions are suggested for the education of Arjalen Blenn, and those may be made payable to Grace Blenn and sent to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.