Linn County News
Published March 27, 2019
Roger Carl Obermeier, age 78, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at his home. He was born at home in Linn County, Kan., where Linn Valley is now, on Nov. 18, 1940, the son of Fred and Jessie Cook Obermeier. He graduated from Paola High School in the Class of 1958.
He proudly served in the United States Army, even though he was discharged early due to medical reasons.
Carl was married to Shirley Flesher on June 12, 1960.
He worked as a Carman for the Missouri Pacific, later the Union Pacific Railroad, and was a member of the Carman's Union. He was a member of the Linn Valley Community Church, treasurer of the Deacon's Fund, past president of the Hillsdale Ruritan Club and past secretary/treasurer for the Hillsdale Improvement District. He coached little league baseball and enjoyed bowling and playing golf. He had a total of five holes-in-one.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wayne Obermeier; and a sister, Karen Block.
Carl is survived by his wife Shirley; son, Roger Obermeier Jr. and wife Brenda; daughter Melanie Smith and husband Kevin; brother Fred Obermeier and wife Joyce; a sister, Oona Mae Woodhead; five grandchildren, Shawna, Shane, Shea, Eric and Austin; six great grandchildren, Cainen, Ashton, Lily, Kiera, Brylynn and Brandon; a sister-in-law, Carole Obermeier; and brother-in-law Glenn Block.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Linn Valley Community Church. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.
Contributions are suggested to the Linn Valley Community Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Gerald V. “Gary” Brown ~ 10-01-1944 to 09-14, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Gerald V. “Gary” Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kan., passed away Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. He was born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. ... [More]
Harold Lee Brady ~ 03-25-1927 to 09-03-2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Harold Lee Brady, age 97, died at Olathe Medical Center’s Hospice House, Olathe, Kan., on Sept. 3, 2024. Harold was born on March 25, 1927, in an oil lease house near La Cygne, Kan., to Sylvia Myrtle (Townsend)... [More]
Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler ~ 03-20-1985 to 09-10-2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler, age 39, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1985, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Elmer “Frank” Koehler and Rosalie... [More]
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- Judith Ann Thyer ~ 06-20-1940 to 09-12-2024
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- Patricia Ann Walters ~ 01-15-1950 to 09-04-2024
- George Theodore “Ted” Pouche ~ 03-04-1958 to 09-02-2024
- Mark Arthur Davis ~ 05-26-1972 to 08-31-2024
- Sharon Lea Bedgood ~ 10-14-1941 to 08-26-2024
- Robert Elmer Weickert ~ 08-12-1944 to 08-22-2024
NEWS
Commissioners meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
On Saturday, Sept. 14, notice was sent by Linn County Clerk David Lamb that the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners set for Monday, Sept. 16, was canceled due to lack of a quorum. A quorum is required for the board of county commissioners to meet and means at least two... [More]
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SPORTS
Jayhawk cross country has a winning meet at Fort Scott
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