GALVA — Richard Shane “Rich” Farmer, 63, of Galva, Kan., passed away at 10:38 p.m., Saturday, April 25th, while in the company of family members, at his home. 

Richard was born in Hoisington, Kan. on February 8, 1957, a son of Henrietta (Tausher) and Herman  Farmer.

Rich attended the St. John The Evangelist Catholic School, Hoisington, Kan.

Through the years Rich worked in the oil fields, Dillon’s Grocery Store, and was currently the owner and operator of Farmer’s Tree Service and Farmer’s Bee’s. 

Rich enjoyed bee keeping, fishing, being out of doors, spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Richard Shane Farmer was united in marriage to Karen Sue Freeman Gee on July 5, 1996 in Haysville, Kan. The couple established their first home together in  Haysville. In 2006 the couple moved to Galva. This union brought together Rich’s son, Nathan and Karen’s son and daughter Tony and Gina. 

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Karen Farmer, of Galva, Kan.; his son, Nathan Farmer, of Claflin, Kan.; his step-children, Tony Gee and wife Tammy, of Blue Springs, Mo. and Gina Venable and husband Larry, of McPherson, Kan.; his sisters, Gloria Loomer and husband David,  of Sidney, Mont., Kathy Scott, of Hoisington, Kan., and Janie Boyd, of Hoisington, Kan.; his six grandchildren, Derick, Devin, Tyler, Ashley, Nicholas, and Addison; his four great-grandchildren, Theodore, Emerson, Aspen, and Kennedy; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Henrietta Farmer; and a brother, Danny Farmer.

Private family graveside service will be held the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kan., with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson Relay For Life in memory of Rich and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home 

222 West Euclid Street 

McPherson, KS 67460

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 29, 2020