Kenneth C. Seyfert, 85, died November 28, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born July 11, 1938, in Claflin, Kansas, the sixth son of Ted and Emma (Janda) Seyfert. Kenneth graduated in 1956 from Claflin High School and then went on to mechanics trade school in Kansas City.
On January 28, 1961, he married Norma J. Courange in Hoisington.
Kenneth worked as an electrician for the City of Hoisington for thirty-nine years, retiring in 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norma Seyfert of the home; and three children; Kevin Seyfert and wife Rita of Great Bend, Nancy Crawford and husband Mark of Hoisington, and Kimberly Lange and husband William of Wichita; a brother, Don Seyfert of Ellsworth; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Gene, Alvin, Dale, and Ivan Seyfert.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Ron Bailey presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.