Always in our hearts

Kenneth Gerhard Kirchner, age 93, died at Blue Hill Care Center on July 30, 2021 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family as he walked into eternity with his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Kenneth was born on his family farm south of Lawrence, Neb., on Jan. 30, 1928. His parents were John and Clara Kirchner, who made the farmstead home for eight children. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings (Eleanora, Walter, Lydia, Wilfred, Robert, Donald and Mildred).

Ken graduated from Lawrence High School in 1945. He took over the family farm at age 19 b...