Elmer "Jake" H. Chaney

July 16, 2020

Elmer “Jake” H. Chaney, age 82 of Sharon Springs, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home in Sharon Springs. Jake was born on October 23, 1937 to Virgil M and Fern D (Swartz) Chaney in Sharon Springs, just 2 miles east of his present home.
Jake grew up and went to school in Weskan.  After graduating high school in 1955 he worked for a local farmer, Sandy and Ruth Hoss for a few years.
On August 17, 1958 he married the love of his life, Glenna Collins at the Weskan Methodist Church.
After marriage, he worked for Raymond Miller.  In 1959 they were blessed by their first child Teri.  Wayne followed in 1960.  In 1961 they moved to Oberlin, KS where Kaylene was born in 1961, Leanna in 1963, and Lisa in 1964.  While in Oberlin, he worked for Pepsi Cola Company and Frito Lay.  While in Oberlin, they joined St. John’s Lutheran. 
In 1969 they moved to Goodland where he would work for Dreiling Drilling Company and Model Laundry. 
In December 1970, they moved to Sharon Springs where he began working for the Wallace County Coop. In 1971, Theron was born, Michael followed shortly after in 1972.  Jake continued to work at the coop until he retired as branch manager in 2000.
Jake was a member of the Sharon Springs Lutheran Church.  Jake was also a member of the Wallace County Pitch Team who played against Oklahoma teams each year in the tournament. 
He enjoyed playing cards and games which included washer and horseshoes with family and friends.
Jake and Glenna enjoyed traveling and were able to travel to 47 states (including Hawai’i and Alaska.) They also traveled to Bahamas, Mexico, and Canada.  They also took many trips with their 7 children to places including Las Vegas, Este park, Washington DC, Virginia, Wyoming, and Arizona.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and grandparents; brothers Charles and Leonard; sisters Norma Arnberger and Wilma Arnberger, and grandson Christopher Cloe.
Jake is survived by his wife, Glenna of Sharon Springs; children Teri Cloe (Brad Thompson) of Elk City, OK; Wayne of WaKeeney, KS; Kaylene McDonald, Ness City; Leanna Mills, Surprise, AZ; Lisa (Mervin) Cutright, Sheridan, WY; Theron (Chris) Utica, KS; Michael (Susan) Sharon Springs, sister Wanda (Harry) Kiester of St. Francis, KS, 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, and many other family and friends.