Kenneth J Giebler, 83, of Hays passed away on June 13, 2022, in Hays.
Ken was born in Catharine on Dec. 15, 1938, to Robert M. Giebler Marcella (Leiker) Giebler.
He was a graduate of Hays High School class of 1956. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy in May 1956 immediately after graduation and proudly served until honorably discharged in December 1959. On Sept. 10, 1960, he was united in marriage to Nancy R. (Chew) Giebler in St. Joseph Church in Hays. To that union, two sons, Mark and Steve, and a daughter, Christine, were born.
After his navy service, he was employed by R.C. Williams Inc. in the truck and equipment maintenance department for 32 years until the company disbanded. Ken retired from Midwest Drug in December 2005 as a shipping and receiving clerk.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home, two sons, Mark F. Giebler and wife, De of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Steve Giebler and fiancé Yancy of Cimarron; Kan., daughter, Christine McGuire of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Wayne Giebler and wife Carol, Summerfield, Fla.; Dennis Giebler, Springfield, Mo., and five grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents and brother Bob Giebler.
Ken was a proud American conservative who had utmost respect for the men and women serving in the military, law enforcement, first responders and the servants in the medical field, taking care of the suffering. He loved God, family and country and was a faithful fan of the Kansas State Wildcats.
He enjoyed, “Old-time country and country gospel music.” He took a knee for God and always stood for the American flag, national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. He believed every conception was God’s creation and should have a chance to live as God intended.
Cremation was chosen. A private graveside service is planned for a later date at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to HaysMed Hospice in Ken’s memory. Donations may be made payable to the organization and sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. Also in Ken’s memory please offer prayers asking God to “Bless our country and keep America free as one nation under God,’ for our children and future generations.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.