Wesley Gene Linder Jr., 51, passed away April 28, 2021 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
He was born August 27, 1969 in Fresno, California; the son of Wesley Gene Sr. and Barbara Hermes Linder. A longtime area resident; he was a MHDD Tech at Larned State Hospital.
He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned; enjoyed bull riding, watching paranormal shows and documentaries.
On April 29, 1999 he married Mary Jones in Pawnee Rock, Kansas. She survives.
Other survivors include; three step-sons, Richard (Samantha) Emily, Larned, Robert (Beth) Emily, Cobalt, Missouri and Ronald (Melanie) Emily, Belpre; a sister, Jeannine (Chris) Potter, Kalispell, Montana; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by; his parents.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 at First Southern Baptist Church, Larned, with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Inurnment will be in the St. Regis Cemetery, St. Regis, Montana at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.