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Robert Bruce Werner 1934 - 2017
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Robert Bruce Werner 1934 - 2017

OVERLAND PARK — Robert Bruce Werner, “Bob,” 82, of Overland Park passed away on Oct. 22, 2017. Bob was born Nov. 23, 1934, in Axtell, to Ralph (Turk) and Mabel Werner. He graduated from Axtell High School, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. Bob served in Alaska during the Korean War. He was later stationed in Waco, Texas, and received an honorable discharge in 1956. Bob graduated from Baker University with a degree in journalism. He was employed by the Great Bend Tribune for more than 30 years, and retired from the Tribune as publisher. Bob took pride in his family and job, and enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Vail) Werner; and their daughters, Deborah Dietz (Kent) of Davis, Okla. and Julie Kramp (Kevin) of Great Bend; three grandchildren Justin Kramp, Overland Park and Jennifer Andersen (Scott) and Kohl of Ellinwood; and six great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Ruel (Kurt) Werner; and by his brother Dave Werner.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Good Samaritan Society Olathe, (www.good-sam.com/locations/olathe), Good Shepherd Hospice (www.goodshepherdhospice.com) or the Great Bend Humane Society, (151 S US Highway 281, Great Bend, Kansas). A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a future date.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 29, 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