Kenneth Burdette “Ken” Stueve, 90, passed away April 12, 2023, at Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove, TX. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Wisner, NE, to Otto & Gertrude (Schulz) Stueve. He married Agnes Stoecklein September 13, 1958, in Great Bend, KS.
A longtime Great Bend resident, Ken worked at Halliburton and Welex prior to taking a position as a supervisor at Fuller Brush and then the terminal manager for Terra Chemical. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, American Legion Post #180, and the Central Kansas Coyote Hunters Association. He served as an Army Sergeant in the 3rd Infantry Division during the Korean War.
There wasn’t much Ken could not do. From welding, to woodwork, he could repair anything that needed fixing, make jerky, sauerkraut, and salsa. A born storyteller he could spin a few tales from time to time and entertain anyone who would listen. Ken was a champion marksman at black powder rendezvous events, loved fishing, hunting, camping, taking care of his lawn and garden.
His ninety plus years of this earthly life were guided by his faith and trust in God. He had a resilient faith in Jesus Christ, and it showed in how he took care of anyone who needed extra help, his constant daily prayers, how he handled close personal and family losses, and most of all how he raised his children.
Survivors include his wife Agnes Stueve of the home; daughter Susan Tyson (Kim) of Copperas Cove, TX; and son, Vincent Stueve (Holly) of Round Rock, TX; eight grandchildren, Dustain Stueve (Susan), Sallie Stueve, Trista Taylor (Ty), Augustus Stueve (Kristen), Matthew Leach, Nicholas Tyson (Alexis), Rose Stueve and Wyatt Stueve; five great grandchildren, Graede, Brooks and Regaen Taylor, Peyton Wells and Kami Stueve; and a sister, Carolyn Rowland (Robert), and sister-in-law Karen Kuzelka (Mike). He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell, and Garry (Butch), a granddaughter, Tacoa Lee Stueve, and son, Steven Stueve.
Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, April 21, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Sharon Custer presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Ken spent many enjoyable hours at Cheyenne Bottoms. The family requests memorials be made to the Kansas Wetlands Education Center in lieu of flowers, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.