Thomas P. Kerschen, 72, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home in
Dighton. He was born on September 24, 1948 at Garden City the son of
Alphonse & Catherine (Polan) Kerschen. He married Nora Coberly on
July 17, 1971 at Garden City.
Thomas graduated from Leoti High School in 1948. He worked on the
family farm before working at the butcher shop in Leoti and farming for
area farmers. In 1981 he moved to Dighton and worked at Lane County
Implement for 30 years. After retiring he once again helped area
farmers. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic Church of Dighton and a
life member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodcrafts, teaching
his grandchildren woodworking and his family activities.
He is survived by his Wife- Nora Kerschen, 2 Sons- William Kerschen of
Offerle and Daniel Kerschen of Houston, Texas, Daughter- Victoria
McIntyre of Selden, 4 Brothers- James Kerschen, Le Roy Kerschen, Joseph
Kerschen all of Wichita, and Dale Kerschen of Denver, Colorado, 2
Sisters- Lorena Forest and Mary Winters both of Wichita and 3
Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son- Jason Lee Kerschen,
Daughter- Gaylene Kerschen, Brother- Donnie Kerschen and 3 Sisters- Joan
Sigmon, Jean Schawe and Laura Kerschen.
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday and Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM
Wednesday at St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton with Rev Augustine
Owusu as Celebrant. Burial will be in St Mary Cemetery at Marienthal.
Memorials are suggested to St Theresa Catholic Church in care of
Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com