In Memory: Don Landoll 17 April 1943 to 31 October 2026

Donald Raymond Landoll, the founder, owner, and president of Landoll Company, died on 31 October aged 83.

Since 1963, Don Landoll had provided a vision for the company focusing on a ‘Customer Comes First’ philosophy. Don’s commitment to customer satisfaction helped build the long-standing, stable relationships that Landoll Company, LLC shares with its customers.

Don Landoll, one of 8 children raised on a farm in Hanover, Kansas,USA. His impressive welding skills led him to go into business as a blacksmith with a partner in 1963. Within a few years, his partner returned to a railroad career and Don had taken on the entire business and begun building manufacturing businesses across several industries.

Don invested in technology and built his own welding robots when he couldn’t find a model to match his requirements. Manufacturing capacity at Landoll includes numerous CNC machines, laser cutters and one of the first fibre-optic laser cutters in the US. At full production, more than 1000 staff work in nearly 1 million sqft of manufacturing capacity. Products from the forklift, construction, agricultural. trailer and OEM/government are shipped to 39 countries.

Don is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter, Paula (Kerry) Smith; his son, Phil (Sierra) Landoll; his daughter, Pam (Kris) Bruzina; and his brother and sisters.  He is also survived by six grandchildren: Patrick, Peyton, Preston, Zephry, Zella, and Saige.

Don also leaves behind the many loyal past and present Landoll Team Members who were such an important part of his life and legacy. Their dedication, friendship, and contributions meant a great deal to him throughout the years.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Landoll Foundation and sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.