Kendal was born in Houston, Texas on December 13th, 1960. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lurline Plemons Gebauer. Kendal is survived by his son, Chase Joseph Gebauer and daughter-in law, Mary Clay, and their children Benjamin, Reid and Charlie Clay; his son, Andrew Dewayne Gebauer and daughter-in law, Julia, and their children Aidyn and Jaxon; his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Tod Cox and their children.
Kendal graduated from Bellaire High School in 1979. He later began his 40-year law enforcement career beginning with the Pasadena Police Department in 1981, graduating with the 36th Academy class. He retired from the Pasadena Police Department in 2007. He continued his service with the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in 2007 and retired on January 5th, 2021. During his time with both agencies, he was assigned as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Kendal instilled in his sons and grandchildren his love of the great outdoors. They loved hunting and fishing together. Upon his retirement Kendal was happy to tell his family and friends that he now planned to devote all his time to being a full-time "Gampaw". He cherished his grandchildren and they adored him.
Visitation will be from 4-8pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale St. Houston, Texas and funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9th at 11am at Forest Park Lawndale.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The American Heart Association or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
