LAURENCE DALE BELLACH

Laurence Dale Bellach, 83, son of Henry Paul Bellach and Elizabeth Marie (Schenker) Bellach, born December 21, 1942, in Rockville, Missouri, joined his Lord in Heaven on May 10, 2026. He passed home, with his wife at his side.

Laurence graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1959, and moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he went to work at Sears for 34 years after that worked for Shawnee Mission School District for 11 years. In 1964 he joined the National Guard and served until 1970. During this time he married Barbara Kay (Wilson) Bellach on September 27, 1969, and enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Laurence and Barbara raised their family in Kansas City, Missouri, watching their children flourish through their school years, celebrate their college graduations, and build families of their own.

A dedicated member of Peace Lutheran Church for 56 years, he was a very devote Christian who served on the Board of Facilities and the Board of Evangelism. His church friend became an integral and important part of Laurence life and ones that he highly valved. Laurence enjoyed his hobbies of gardening, fishing, hunting and watching his KC Royals (he loved some baseball), later in life he enjoyed fantasy football (not his most successful venture) Laurence is often remembered for his sharp wit, his deep laugh and the joy he felt in time spent together with family and friends which often included home-cooked meal and a lively game of cards. Laurence is known for the life-long friendships that he cherished with Dennis (Ruby) Rapp, Clyde (JoAnn) Rapp, and Gary (Linda) Fischer where many of his hobbies were enjoyed with this group throughout his entire life.

Laurence is survived by his wife, Barbara, and his children, Marianne (Frank), Michael (Melissa), and Jeffrey (Sarah), and his grandchildren, Caden, Brandon, Sabrina, Wade and Aliya. Laurence is also survived by his niece Lori (Leon) Stacy and nephew Matthew and Kaelyn Bellach, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Laurence is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Paul Bellach and Elizabeth Marie Schenker Bellach, and his brother George and wife Linda Bellach.

On May 22, 2026, visitation will be held at Peace Lutheran Church from 9am to 11am, followed by a Funeral service at 11am. Guests are invited to stay for a luncheon from 12pm to 2:30pm, and to attend the Graveside services at 3pm at Raymore Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome to be sent to the Church.

Donation in lieu of flower is preferred and can be made in Laurence's name to Peace Lutheran Church.

Send all donations and flowers to:

Peace Lutheran Church

8240 Blue Ridge Blvd

Raytown, MO 64138

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278