Ernest “Dick” Zachman, age 102, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. He was born May 20,1918, in Trego County, Kansas to John J. and Mary (Armbrister) Zachman. On December 25, 1947, he married Adabelle Katherine Aust at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ellis, Kansas.
Ernest was farmer and stockman. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he was a past council member. He was also a past board member of Farm Bureau. He enjoyed welding and playing the accordion. Ernest was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and "greatpa".
He is survived by his wife, Adabelle Zachman, Ellis, KS; a son Darrell Zachman (Annie), Hays, KS; a daughter Diane Henderson (Floyd Henderson), Ellis, KS. Grandchildren: Erin (Jerry) Rogers, Hedgesville, WV; Micah Kruckenberg (Casey), Phoenix, AZ; Amanda Dolechek (Luke), Wichita, KS. Great grandsons: Isaac Rogers, Ellis, KS; Christian Rogers, Hedgesville, WV. Sisters: Martha Massier, Ellis, KS; Dorothy (Milton) Dietz, Hays, KS; Helen (Don) Deines, WaKeeney, KS. Brother: Harry Zachman, Wichita, KS.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Zachman; a grandson, Evan Henderson; brothers, Oscar Zachman, Raymond Zachman, and infant brother Wayne Zachman; and sisters, Anna Hamburg and Frieda Allphin.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Ellis Good Samaritan Society.