Loren Wesley Luther
Loren Wesley Luther, age 77, of Sharon Springs passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He was born March 27, 1945 to Lloyd and Thelma (Mather) Luther in Oakley, Kansas.
He grew up in western Logan county and went to grade school at Winona Consolidated School, one year in Brewster and then graduated from Winona in 1965. He married Greta “Rita” Wimer, to this union Lloyd Allen and Brian Wayne were born.
Loren worked in a sawmill in Longview, Washington, until they moved back to Kansas to help on the farm until they sold the farm, then he worked at a dairy, farming and ranching, and at a foundry in Salina. After an accident he returned to Sharon Springs where Loren and his son, Brian started B&L Construction until he retired in 2005. During his retirement he enjoyed doing odd jobs, cutting wood, gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lloyd Alan; brother, Lyle Eugene.
Loren is survived by his friend, Darlene Freytag of Goodland; son, Brian (Connie) Luther of Norton, KS; grandsons, Drew Riley of North Dakota, Blaine Luther of North Platte, NE; and granddaughter, Chalee Luther of Goodland, KS; brothers, Phillip (Carolyn) Luther of Longview, WA and Michael (Diane) Luther of Goodland; sister Margaret “Peggy” (John) Chitwood of Mountain View, AR; aunt, Rosalee Chaney of Wakeeney, KS; and a host of many more family and friends.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10 a.m. MT at Calvary Gospel Church, 6296 Highway 27, Goodland. Memorials may be designated to Loren Luther Memorial Fund and may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com
OBITUARIES
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COURT
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Traffic Court July-December 2020
Elmer Nelson of Lamar, CO was fined $93 plus court costs on 9/3/2020 - cited driving 73 mph in a 55 mph zone on 1/18/1994 by WACOSO. Kathleen Brammer of Grain Valley, MO was fined $69 plus court costs on 9/10/20250 – cited driving 79 mph in a 65 mph zone on 10/05/2018 by... [More]
Small Claims Court Proceedings
Case number 2020-SC-2 D Walker Concrete, LLC vs Jory Parks. On June 15th, 2020 (plaintiff) D Walker Concrete LLC filed claim against (defendant) Jory Parks, DBA Heartcross Ranch Designs LLC in the amount of $1150.25 for concrete delivered, plus $15 for sheriff service and $67.50... [More]
District Court Sentencings
Rolando Gonzales appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 12, 2020 for sentencing in case number 2019-CR-10 with court appointed attorney Christopher Rohr of Colby, Kans. On February 13, 2019, Gonzales had been found guilty of count 1 Possession of a Controlled Substance,... [More]
Traffic Court March - June
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes - 9/17/22
The Fort Wallace Museum has just completed a big weekend of activities, which in spite of small challenges, was a success. Our 2022 History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days had the theme of “Communication Along the Smoky Hill Trail, “ and brought in local historians... [More]
Fort Wallace Museum to Host History Exposition
Don’t miss this weekend’s History Exposition and Outdoor Education Day “Communication Along the Smoky Hill Trail!” On Friday and Saturday, the grounds will be filled with demonstrations of telegraphy, oxen, printing press, bugle calls, Cheyenne Ledger... [More]
Bugle Notes - 9/1/22
Our big History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days are approaching on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10! This year’s theme is “Communication Along the Smoky Hill Trail,” with exhibits on telegraph, telephone, military communication, bugle calls, Plains... [More]
Bugle Notes - 8/25/22
We hope you have marked your calendars for the upcoming History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days at the Fort Wallace Museum, coming up Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10! Our grounds will be filled with demonstrators exploring “Communication Along the Smoky Hill... [More]
Bugle Notes - 8/18/22
We are excited about our upcoming History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days for 2022! With this year’s theme of “Communication Along the Smoky Hill Trail,” we are offering a different twist to our demonstrations and guests. Our two-day event (Friday Sept... [More]
Bugle Notes - 7/14/22
The Museum was filled with activity the week of July 5-8 as we hosted 15 local youth for our first History Day Camp! Six professional educators, led by FWMA Board Member Brenda Tropf, led exploration by 15 4th-8th Graders as we learned about the Robidoux and Madigan General Stores,... [More]
Bugle Notes - 6/30/22
The summer travel season is rolling along at the Fort WALLACE Museum! In spite of high gas prices, people are indeed traveling along Highway 40, including international travelers from such locations as Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands. Our History Day Camp for grades... [More]
Bugle Notes - 5/26/22
Memorial Day Weekend 2022 approaches and that means that things are about to get busy in Wallace! The 68th Fort Wallace Rodeo will have its Saturday performance on May 28th at 7 pm MDT at the Rodeo Grounds just east of Wallace. The Sunday performance is at a special time - 5... [More]
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