Glenn Thomas Fondoble, age 74, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. He was born July 19, 1951 in Hays, Kansas to Vernice and Alma (Wasinger) Fondoble. Glenn attended St. Mary’s grade school, graduated from Ellis High School in 1969, and from Fort Hays State University in 1973. On March 3, 1973 he married Ronda Sue Bell at St. Mary's Church in Ellis.
Glenn worked for the State of Kansas Human Resources for 25 years. His work in Human Resources continued in his own business for 5 years and an additional 10 years at Sizewise. He was an active Ellis community resident serving on various boards and committees including the Ellis School Board, St. Mary’s Home and School and Ellis alumni association. He continued the development of his faith at St. Mary's Church where he was a CCD teacher, lector, a member of the guitar choir and Knights of Columbus.
Glenn had a passion for racing that spanned across a variety of types; go-kart, pinewood derby, computer based, R/C, Indycar, and long-distance running. His draw to the Indianapolis 500 was in part due to his passion for racing as well as his respect for the memory of those who served in our county’s military, both culminating in celebrations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 race. No matter the form, Glenn’s love for racing was always shared with others as he often provided opportunities for others to watch and participate. Children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews always had an opportunity.
He is survived by his wife, Ronda of the home; his daughter, Olivia Fondoble of Westfield, Indiana; his daughter Natalie Dermody and husband James of Houston, Texas and their children, Sam, Abigail, and Alex; his son, Matthew Fondoble and wife Sharona of Ellis, Kansas and their children, Faith, Dominic and Isabelle; his mother, Alma, of Ellis; and two sisters, Peggy Seibel and husband Steve of Ellis, Kansas and Pamela Johnson and husband Mike of Aurora, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernice.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas.
Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 3 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM until service time all at St. Mary's Church.
A vigil and rosary service will follow the Wednesday visitation at 7:00 PM.
Please share memories on Glenn's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes-Ellis Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.