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Wichita pastor, dad of Sedgwick County commissioner dies while in Miami for Super Bowl

Grace Baptist Church, 1414 W. Pawnee, Wichita.
Grace Baptist Church, 1414 W. Pawnee, Wichita. Google Maps

A Wichita pastor and father of a Sedgwick County commissioner died Sunday morning while in Miami to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play in the Super Bowl.

Michael O’Donnell II said in a Facebook post that his dad, the pastor of Grace Baptist Church, has died.

“I’m absolutely heartbroken to share that my dad, my biggest supporter and the greatest man I know passed away unexpectedly this morning,” O’Donnell said.

“He was in Miami getting ready for the Super Bowl to watch his beloved Chiefs. Our family is absolutely devastated and would appreciate your prayers. We know with certainty he is with our Savior.”

This story was originally published February 2, 2020 at 3:51 PM.

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