Vernon Gene Hashenberger, age 77, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at his home.

He was born April 9, 1937, in Bogue, Kansas to William and Meta Hashenberger. He married Roberta McDonald on November 24, 1957, in Plainville, Kansas.

He was a farmer, oil field worker and a route driver for the Hays Daily News.

He is survived by his wife of the home; three daughters, Kathy Crayton and husband Lester, Billie Jackson and husband Jerry and Carloyn McElhaney and husband Edward all of Hays; three sons, Ronnie Hashenberger of Larned , KS, Jack Hashenberger and Terry Hasenberger both of Hays; two brothers, Arthur and Gary Hashenberger both of Russell;  10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kimmy Watkins; a grandson, Jimmy Hashenberger  5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2901 Canal, Hays, KS. Family will be present from 10 AM until service time at the church.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel  2509 Vine  Hays, KS 67601.

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