Donald E. ‘Donnie’ Dreiling, 69, passed away Oct. 22, 2026, at his home in Great Bend, Kan.

He was born on Jan. 12, 1957, in Great Bend, Kan., to Donald A. and Nadine (Moore) Dreiling.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Donnie worked as a truck driver for both Pepsi and Coca-Cola, as well as a front desk greeter at Great Bend Recreation Center prior to his retirement. He was raised in the catholic faith. Donnie had a passion for sports – from watching the New York Yankees, Kansas City Chiefs, and K.U. Jayhawks, to coaching youth basketball and his sons’ teams, to cheering on his grandsons.

Survivors include three sons, Jason Dreiling and wife Christy of Wichita, Brian Dreiling and wife Jenna of Great Bend, and Kyle Dreiling of Wichita; five grandsons, Ethan Martin, Carter Dreiling, Cooper Dreiling, Chase Dreiling, and Gage Dreiling; sister, Sheryl Schamaun and husband Steve of Great Bend; brother-in-law, Ken Schwamborn of Great Bend; and numerous nieces and nephews,

including Zach Schamaun, Nick Schamaun, and Ryan Schwamborn. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Janet Schwamborn.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Donnie Dreiling Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd.

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 31, 2026