Kenneth Eugene Wheeler
November 23, 1969 — September 30, 2024
Burrton
Kenneth Eugene Wheeler, age 54, of Burrton, Kansas gained his angel wings and sat at the foot of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on September 30th, 2024.
Ken was a decorated veteran, serving as a Specialist Four in field artillery in the United States Army from 1990-1994. He worked as a correctional officer at Hutchison Correctional Facility for 12 years, a local realtor for 6 years while earning a bachelors degree at Hutchinson Community College. He was employed by AGCO for 20 years, until his diagnosis with ALS in 2022.
A visitation will be held from 5-9pm on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, Newton, Ks. Family will receive friends at Petersen Funeral Home from 5-7pm.
Funeral services will be at First Christian Church in Burrton, Ks. at 10am, Saturday, October 5, 2025, with burial following at Burrton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made out to The ALS Association and left in the care of Petersen Funeral Home.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, October 4, 2024
5:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)
Petersen Family Funeral Home
Family will be present from 5p-7p.
Funeral Service
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
First Christian Church
A luncheon will be served following the burial.
Burial
Saturday, October 5, 2024
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Burrton Cemetery
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