Ronnie L. "Ron" Krehbiel
1941 - 2021
Burrton- Ronnie L. "Ron"
Krehbiel, 79, died, January 9, 2021 at Newton Medical Center.
He was born November 17, 1941 in
McPherson, Kansas, to Edwin and Della (Goering) Krehbiel.
His entire life Ron was an avid
outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He also loved to spend time
around his kids and grandkids and always looked forward to their
visits.
He was a member of Eden Mennonite
Church, Moundridge.
Public service was Ron's calling. He
was a police officer in Pueblo, CO and Salina. He returned home to
Moundridge to serve as Police Chief before beginning a 25 year career
with the Harvey County Sheriff's Department. Following his retirement
he spent 5 years with the U.S. Marshall Service as Federal Court
security.
Ron was still with the U.S. Marshalls
when he was elected to and served for 20 years on the Harvey County
Commission. Monday was to be his last day. Ron represented Harvey
County on the Harvey/McPherson County Community Corrections Advisory
Board, the Central Kansas Solid Waste Authority, and the Community
Mental Health Center Advisory Board.
On November 28, 1991, he married Nancy
Holzrichter at rural Moundridge, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include son; Damon
(Karen) Krehbiel, Spicewood, TX; daughters: Jamie (Russ) Kaufmann,
Dallas, TX; Kelly (James) Boucher, Lawrence, KS; Kori (Dennis)
Parlett, Santa Rosa, CA; step-daughter: Heidi (Curt) Faidley,
Burrton; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers,
Maynard and Robert Krehbiel.
Viewing will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 11, at Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead.
Private family graveside services will
be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
Memorials may be given to Harvey County
West Park or Burrton Community Fire Department in care of Kaufman
Funeral Home, Halstead.
