John Louis Hendrich, age 91 of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the NorthCare Hospice House from complications experienced due to his battle with dementia. A private family graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at Good Shepherd United Methodist-Gladstone 2800 NE 64th Street, Gladstone, Missouri.  Visitation will be held at 10am followed by a service at 11am. Memorial contributions can be made to the Northminster Presbyterian Church of Kansas City and may be left in care of the funeral home.

John was born to Frederick and Julia (Stevens) Hendrich in his grandparents' home on March 11, 1933. He grew up on a farm in Henry County, one of six brothers and sisters. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1951 and moved to Kansas City. Shortly after his move to the city, he was drafted into the US Army and served as a Corporal during the Korean War. He returned to Kansas City after his service, and began his career in business. He worked at Interstate Securities where he met his wife of 60 years, Jerilee. The two were married August 10, 1963. He earned a degree in accounting from Rockhurst College in 1968 while working at Price Candy Company, retiring after more than 35 years in 1996 as the General Manager/President. He and Jerilee also owned and operated Price's Fine Chocolates on the Country Club Plaza where his daughters worked during high school and college.

John is survived by his wife Jerilee (Goodhart) and two daughters, Judy (Kirk) Hatfield, and Jennifer Herndon, grandchildren John (Kabriell), Blake (Megan), Alison, Riana, Javion, Justin, and Kendrick, and great grandchildren, Chloe, Julia and Preston and a sister Mary Kay Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Linvill Hendrich, Chester (Gene) Hendrich, and Don Hendrich and sister Peggy Clouse.

John was a humble, loyal, hard working husband, father and grandfather, who always put his family first. Nothing was more important to him than family, which he demonstrated by showing up no matter what the need or event might be. His unconditional love and example will be forever missed. John gave back to his community through delivering Meals on Wheels for over 15 years and serving on the board of Synergy Services. He was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, serving as a deacon and elder.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.