Edward J. Werth, age 93, of Park, Kansas, passed away November 6, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas. He was born January 30, 1928, to Thomas and Bertha (Kreutzer) Werth. Edward was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cordula Ritter, on May 4, 1948, in Leoville, Kansas. They were married for 73 and a half years. What a great example and something to be proud of.
To this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive Edward. Elaine (LaVern) Schneider of Albert, Kansas, Kathleen (Bob) Reinert of Salina, Kansas, Evelyn Whitaker of Moberly, Missouri, Janette (Tom) Walters of Emporia, Kansas, James (Jeanne) Werth of Pueblo West, Colorado, Janice (Lance) Koland of Newton, Kansas, David (Lori) Werth of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Karla (Chris) Hecker of Hays, Kansas. He also leaves to mourn four sisters and one brother: Celestina (Dale) Moran, Mary Kerns, Bertha Haas, Caroline (Don) Witte, and John Werth; sister-in-law Elaine Werth; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Edward was a farmer and stockman who raised registered Hereford cattle and was a member of both the American and Kansas Hereford Associations. He was also a member of the Kansas Farmer’s Union and the Knights of Columbus. Upon retirement, he spent many hours a day working on woodworking projects, which he sold at craft shows and enjoyed gifting to his children.
One of Edward’s greatest joys, and something he looked forward to every day, was getting in his wheelchair and going outside for a cigar. If he could, he would try to convince you that he hadn’t already had one, to go get another one.
Edward was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Harvey; his parents; granddaughter Emily Werth; great-grandson Joshua Drew; brothers Jerome, George, Julian, and Lawrence; sisters Bertha (in infancy), Virginia Knoll, and Germaine Werth; brothers-in-law Paul Kisslinger, Andy Knoll, and Bill Kerns; sisters-in-law Lee Werth, Rosemary Werth, and Cecilia Werth.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with rosary to follow.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, with Father James Thomas as celebrant. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or masses. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas 67752.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com