WaKeeney resident Richard Brungardt was born August 26, 1918, near St. Peter, to John Francis and Margaret (Rohleder) Brungardt. He passed away at the age of 96, on July 21, 2015, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.

Richard served our country in the United States Navy during World War II, in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. On September 26, 1949, he was united in marriage to Anna Waldman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage before Anna passed away on April 13, 2004. Richard spent most of his working life as a farmer. He was a proud member of the VFW, American Legion, and Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include a son, Kervin and wife Vicki of Plymouth, Michigan; three grandchildren, Stephanie Foy of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dustin Brungardt of Canton, Michigan, and Shilo Brungardt of Jackson, Michigan; two great-grandchildren, Piper and Rhys Foy of Charlotte, North Carolina; and a sister, Catharine Weber of Grinnell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant son, Joseph; two brothers, Herbert and John; and two sisters, Bridget Linenberger and Mary Mader.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2015, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m with a parish vigil service immediately following at 7:00. Both will be at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Catholic Church. Checks made to the church may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.