John Magenheimer (Maggy) 80 a lifelong resident of KCK went peacefully to heaven at his home of 59 years surrounded by his family on December 11, 2023.
John was an auto worker at the General Motors Fairfax plant from 1964 till retiring in 1996. He was a proud UAW member of Local #31. He was a very proud 1961 graduate of Wyandotte High School.
John loved finding adventures to go on, he was an avid camper going several times a year. He was the advancement chairman for Boy Scout Troup #5 in KCK from 1982 till 2018. He played baseball, softball and coached several teams in the metro area.
John is proceeded in death by his father Phillip C Magenheimer, his mother Jerusha J Magenheimer, and his brother Phillip M Magenheimer. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Mary J Magenheimer. His 4 children James Magenheimer, Jeffrey C Magenheimer, Marti J Magenheimer-Cox, and Jay M Magenheimer. As well as 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. John will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be on Friday, December 22, 2023 from 4 – 6pm at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas.
A tribute honoring John's service and accomplishments to the Boy Scouts will begin at 4:30pm.