Harold Uppendahl Obituary (1945 - 2026)

Harold Gene Uppendahl, age 80, of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Harold was born on August 17, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Elmer and Elizabeth (Pollard) Uppendahl. Harold grew up in Coffeyville where he attended local schools. He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. Harold was united in marriage to Jean Coble from Dearing, Kansas. The couple made their home in Wichita, Kansas; the couple had a son, Danny. He and Jean later divorced. Harold was a hard worker, and good with his hands. He spent his life helping fix problems and assisting others. He was employed with Derby Refinery; Leffler Plumbing, where he worked in commercial construction for many years. Whenever he needed a part, he would just go fabricate and make his own. After retiring, Harold volunteered at ProKansas Recycling where he loved spending time with the friends he made there that treated him like family. Harold was of the Christian faith. He liked listening to Pink Floyd, reading, cutting wood, and being outdoors. Harold also enjoyed his four-legged companion, his cat that he simply named "Cat". Surviving to cherish his memory is his son, Danny Uppendahl; sister, Bonnie Smith of Coffeyville, Kansas; nephews, Rock Smith and wife, Mary, Wesley Smith and wife, Patty; seven great nephews along with numerous extended family and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Uppendahl and brother-in-law, Charles Smith. Following Harold’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas. No public services are scheduled at this time. To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Harold’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com