Caudle, Neil E. 1969-2025 Bendena, Kan.
BENDENA, Kan. – Neil Eddie Caudle, 55, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, on the farm in Bendena, Kansas. Neil was born Nov. 17, 1969, to Roger and Donna (Ricklefs) Caudle, in St. Joseph.
He was a lifelong resident of Bendena. He grew up on the same farm where he raised his family in later years. He loved working the land and raising cattle. He attended Midway Denton High School, was an integral part of four state champion football teams, and graduated in May of 1988. After high school, he attended Kansas State University where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, completing his degree in Agronomy in December 1992.
It was at Kansas State where he met his wife, Mlle Brocaw. They married on July 10, 1993. They then moved to the Caudle Family farm where he took over operations and raised their family. He also served as Ag Rep and Director for the Bendena State Bank.
Neil’s great love for Jesus gave him hope each day and got him through many tough years, especially throughout his 20 year battle with brain cancer. He was a lifelong member of the Troy Christian Church where he served as an elder. Neil’s greatest joys in life were spending time with his wife, children and new grandchildren, attending coffee club and working on the farm alongside his son, Brandon, and his trusted hired hand, Dan Earl. He loved K-State games and wearing purple. Neil was loved by many for his God-fearing, generous, kind hearted personality, and infectious smile. He will be deeply missed.
Neil was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and an infant brother, Brian.
He leaves behind his wife Mlle; three children, BreAnne (Jarrett) Pitman, Brandon (Chelsea) Caudle, and Calli (Alec) Richie; grandchildren, Beckett Pitman, Nora Caudle, Drake Richie and baby Baylor Richie due in April; parents, Roger and Donna; and two brothers, Jeff (Tracie), and Todd (Kamille); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Troy Christian Church in Troy. Graveside service will follow at Moray Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
