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Delmar Jerome Desmarteau 1932 - 2017
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GARDNER — Delmar Jerome Desmarteau, “Jerry,” age 84, passed away in his home on Gardner Lake Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Damar, Kansas, to Hector Joseph Desmarteau and Delia Ellen Plomondon. He attended Catholic School in Great Bend, graduating from Great Bend High School.
Jerry served in the National Guard, where he completed training for marksman and sharpshooter. He received a commendation of exceptional meritorious service in August 1951. Then he served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to October 1961 where he completed pipeline installation training, and was an M.P. stationed in France during his service to the country. On March 9, 1956, he married Joann Brown.
During his professional career, he worked as a firefighter, oil field roughneck, truck driver and salesman. Jerry retired as a territory sales manager for Big A auto parts in 1989.
Jerry and Joann were members of the cowboy Sam’s camp club and enjoyed traveling all over with their 5th wheel camper. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, woodworking, and family gatherings. He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles and the VFW.
Survivors include his wife Joann, sons Larry and Mike, daughter Vicki, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave. in Great Bend. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Penokee, Kansas, cemetery. Memorial contributions for Jerry will be made to the Shriners. Envelopes will be available at the Memorial or mailed to Joann Desmarteau, 29310 W. 155th Terr., Gardner KS 66030.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 6, 2017

Gordon ‘Gordy’ Lloyd Halter 1937 - 2025
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Gordon ‘Gordy’ Lloyd Halter

EL DORADO — Gordon “Gordy” Lloyd Halter, of El Dorado, Kan., passed away on March 18th, 2025, at the age of 87. 

Gordy was born on Nov. 5th, 1937, to John Halter and Emma (Flemmer), in Dodge, North Dakota. He worked for Koch Industries in North Dakota before transferring to El Dorado for several years. Koch Industries sold to Shell and eventually to Magellan Pipeline Company, which he proudly retired from in 2014. He married his wife, Patricia (Fellend) Halter on May 12th, 1962. She preceded him in passing on Oct. 14th, 2005.

Gordy honorably served in the United States Army. While serving in the military, he played the accordion in a band. He had a deep love for riding horses and dancing and never met a stranger. “He was the friendliest person you’d ever meet,” said his daughter, April. Most of all, Gordy cherished time spent with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Gordy is survived by his daughter, April Seivley (Cody Berdahl) of El Dorado; his grandchildren, McKale (Monika) Seivley and McKenzie (Anden Straw) Seivley, of Benton; his great-grandchild, McKai Seivley; his siblings, Vic (Gail) Halter, of Las Vegas, Nev., Shirley (Vic) Huber, of Mandan, N.D., Phyllis (Don) Schlaht, of Ellinwood, Kan., Allan (Jeanne) Halter, of Dickinson, N.D., Verlyn (Floyd) Kolmer, of Seattle, Wash., Ralph (Mariann) Halter, of Bismark, N.D.; and sister-in-law, Marcia Halter; and many nieces and nephews. Gordy was preceded in passing by his parents; his wife Patricia Halter; his girlfriend Loraine Culkins; his brothers Matt Halter and Roy Halter; and his sister Stella Spain.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in El Dorado, Kan. A graveside service with military honors will be held immediately following at Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com.


Funeral arrangements provided by

Carlson & Kirby-Morris Funeral Homes

200 S. Star 

El Dorado, KS, 67042

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 3, 2025