Obituary of Charles Frederick Feuerborn

Charles Frederick Feuerborn, age 82, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

He was born February 17, 1937, in Richmond, Kansas, to George and Clara (Lickteig) Feuerborn.  Charles graduated from Richmond High School with the Class of 1955.  He joined the National Guard while he was a senior in high school. 

Charles was united in marriage to Sally Jean McDonald on September 10, 1956, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage.  This union was blessed with six children.

He was a farmer all of his life, and owned and operated a school bus service, C. and F. Bus Service, for over 50 years.  Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and Ruritan’s, as well as numerous other boards and committees. For many years, he also served as a trustee and a Justice of the Peace for Richmond, Kansas.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara Feuerborn; one brother, Herman Feuerborn; brother-in-law, Junior Wall; one niece and two nephews.

He is survived by his wife Sally Feuerborn, of the home; three sons, Charles Keith Feuerborn and wife Marcella of Ottawa, Kansas; Craig Feuerborn and wife Diana of Richmond, Kansas; Ronald Feuerborn, of the home; three daughters, Cheryl Conner and husband Duane of Richmond, Kansas; Clara Cox and husband Tom of Richmond, Kansas; Linda Parry and husband Clyde of Coral Springs, Florida; ten grandchildren, Mandi Barrett, Kacey Lawrenz, Austin Feuerborn, Schuyler Whalen, Marissa Horstick, Chrystal Conner, Taylor Feuerborn, Brock Parry, Jonathan Parry, and Troy Parry; four great grandchildren, Kycen Whalen, Hudson Lawrenz, Paxton Horstick, and Charli Barrett; three brothers, John Feuerborn of Louisville, Kentucky; Mark Feuerborn and wife Mary of Scipio, Kansas; George “Bud” Feuerborn and wife Helen of Richmond, Kansas; one sister, Mary Jane Wall of Greeley, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery, both of Scipio.  A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett,  with visitation to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Boniface Cemetery Fund.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.