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Robert Michael "Mic" Finn

Jun 11, 1949 - Mar 08, 2026

Robert M. "Mic" Finn, age 76, Lenexa, KS, passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Bobby D. and Phyllis J. (Doubenmier) Finn.

As a youth, Mic was affiliated with Mt. Washington Baptist Church in Independence. He was extremely active in the Boy Scouts of America and began serving on the kitchen camp staff at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in Osceola, MO at the age of 13. He spent a number of years as Director of Kitchen Services at their three camp sites. Mic earned his Eagle Scout award and was a member in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say achieving the rank of Medicine Man.

Mic graduated from Van Horn High School in Independence in 1967 and earned his BS in Education in 1972 and his MS in Education in 1973 from

CMSC/CMSU. He taught for several years in the Odessa, MO school system where he also served as the assistant football coach. He then taught in the Blue Springs, MO school system before retiring in 2000.

Mic married Patti Lynn Ries Penland on August 16, 1992, in Kansas City, MO. This union made him the proud "father" of two sons, Tim & Andy. The family relocated to Colorado when a significant job opportunity was presented to Patti. Mic was a PE teacher and Dean of Students at Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Longmont, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law Robert & Helen Ries. Survivors include his wife, Patti, of the home; two sons by marriage, Timothy E. Penland (Lauren), Shawnee, KS and Andrew R. Penland (Hannah), Fort Collins, CO; brother Walter C. Finn (Shelly), Kansas City, MO; sisters Barbara Hahn (Dale) and Suzanne Gough, Kansas City, MO sisters-in-law Paula Greer (Dale), Lee's Summit, MO and Carol Schellman (Richard), St. Thomas, MO; grandsons Luke E. and Owen K. Penland, Shawnee; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Thompson Barn, 11184 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219, on March 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Finn Family Scholarship Fund in care of Heart of America Council - Boys Scouts of
America, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131-4212.

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Additional Service: Celebration of Life
Location: Thompson Barn
Address: 11184 Lackman Rd.
City: Lenexa
State: Kansas
Zip Code: 66219
Date of Service: Mar 22, 2026
Time of Service: 03:00PM
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A Celebration of Life will be held at Thompson Barn, 11184 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219, on March 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM. 
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Keira Blattel Mar 12, 2026

Camp Staff ,Fayetteville Arkansas

I didn’t know Mic Finn too well, but I met him a couple times. His scholarship fund is helping pay for my education, and I am really grateful for the help he’s provided for me. Though I only saw him a time or two, he was really great to talk to. On my behalf and for the rest of the camp staff, I’m very sorry for your loss and he will be greatly missed.

Hale Lentz Mar 12, 2026

Scouting ,Kearney

May God grant him peaceful rest for a life well lived. He is a fine human being , and a friend to all.

Cindy Mar 12, 2026

Boy scouts ,Parkville

When I went to camp with our troop he was a constant positive presence for us all.

Ken Nolan Mar 12, 2026

Friend ,Lees Summit MO

Mic was my friend, mentor and one that I looked up to. I had the pleasure of knowing him through Scouting. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace. Patti your in my prayers.

David Curtis Mar 12, 2026

Student ,Blue Springs

I had Mr Finn as a student in Odessa. He was a great teacher and always put the student first. He made class fun and pushed you as a student. I am sorry for your loss.

Gail Lavenburg Mar 12, 2026

Fellow Scouter ,Kansas City

Mic was such a nice man. He will be truly missed. So sorry for your loss.

Jo Ellen Gilliam Mar 13, 2026

taught together in Blue Springs ,Kayy, TX

I am sorry for your loss. Mick and my husband, Al Gilliam, were friends and colleagues at Odessa High School and Mick and I taught together in Blue Springs.

David Wood Mar 13, 2026

Scouting & Bartle Staff ,Independence

I had the pleasure of knowing Mic through Scouting at HRB. He sure will missed down at camp each summer. Made such a great impact on many staff members with his humble leadership and assistance in establishing the staff scholarship fund programs in each camp.

Jim Hester Mar 13, 2026

Friend ,Blue Springs

I taught and coached with Mic in Blue Springs. Wonderful to work with. Always the gentleman and patient with students and players. He will be missed.