Verdon A. Jacobitz

Verdon Arthur Jacobitz of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am November 15, 2025, at Zion Wanda Lutheran Church. Pastor Frank Greene (King of Kings LCMS Kansas City, MO) and Pastor Lon Landsman (Zion Wanda Lutheran) will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Zion Wanda Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 – 6 pm, with family present from 4 - 6 pm, November 14 at Apfel Funeral Home Kenesaw, NE. Memorials are suggested to King of Kings Lutheran Church Kansas City, MO or Martin Luther Academy Kansas City, MO.

Verdon Arthur Jacobitz was born on February 9, 1942, on the family farm in Kenesaw, NE to Ernst and Elsie (Kleier) Jacobitz. He was baptized at Zion Wanda Lutheran Church on March 8, 1943, and confirmed there on March 30, 1958. His confirmation verse was John 8, 31-32. He attended Kenesaw Public School and graduated from Kenesaw High School on May 12, 1960.

Verdon entered the United States Army on December 13, 1963, serving in Germany on the atomic bomb crew. He was honorably discharged on September 13, 1965. Upon returning home from Germany, Verdon attended the local Central Technical College in Hastings, NE where he studied electrical wiring and plumbing.

On September 25, 1966, Verdon was united in marriage to Carol Marie Boxdorfer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, KS. Together they built a home and life on the family farm south of Kenesaw, NE, where they were active members of Zion Wanda Lutheran Church. Verdon spent many years farming on the family land, caring for livestock and crops, and later established his own well-drilling business. Verdon was well versed in many trades including electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanics. The couple was blessed with two daughters: Cindy (Jacobitz) Fritz and Lisa (Jacobitz) Martens.

Verdon enjoyed spending time with his family, including nieces and nephews. He drove school busses for Kenesaw Public Schools, Adam Central Public Schools, and St. Celia Catholic School. He loved driving for school activities or events. He served as the Kenesaw High School basketball scorebook keeper for 23 years. A highlight of his, was driving the Catholic School bus to see the Pope in Denver, CO. Verdon was also employed at Gas-n-Shop in Hastings, NE for 15 years.

In March of 2021, Verdon and Carol moved to Kansas City, MO, to live with their daughter Lisa and her family due to health concerns, and they transferred their membership to King of Kings Lutheran Church.

Survivors

Spouse: Carol Marie Jacobitz of Kansas City, MO

Children:

Cindy (John) Fritz of Gypsum, KS

Lisa (Brett) Martens of Kansas City, MO

Grandchildren:

Morgan Fritz of Gypsum, KS

Jordan Fritz of Ottawa, KS

Reagan Martens of Kansas City, MO

Gavin Martens of Kansas City, MO

Ryan Martens of Kansas City, MO

Step-grandchildren:

Chris (Jenn) Fritz of Gypsum, KS

Justin (Melissa) Fritz of Salina, KS

Jackie (Sergio) Correa of Salina, KS

Great Step-grandchildren: 8

Brothers:

Delano Jacobitz of Prosser, NE

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Ernst and Elsie (Kleier) Jacobitz

Brothers: Elmer Jacobitz, Virgil Jacobitz, Dean Jacobitz

He will be dearly missed, and we take comfort knowing he is home with Jesus.