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Bradford L. ‘Brad’ Stegman

Happy 60th Birthday, Brad!!!
Happy 60th Birthday, Brad!!!
Bradford L.”Brad” Stegman, age 60, of Larned, formerly of Hays passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his home. He was born January 24, 1955 in Hays, Kansas to Felix and Elsie (Jacobs) Stegman. He received his Automotive Mechanics degree from Goodland Vo-Tech in 1972. Brad married Patti Dooley on Jan 5, 1974. Their marriage was blessed with their sons, Jason and Kevin. They later divorced. On June 30, 1990, Brad married Teri Wilhite. They were gifted with their son, Brandon. They later divorced, but remained best of friends.

Brad started his mechanics career at Ben Dreiling Motors in 1973 and then had worked at Bennett Autoplex and Oards Motors both in Salina. He worked as a purchasing manager for Great Bend Packing from 1990-2001. His work then took him to Kinsley where he was a Maintenance Supervisor for the Kinsley-Offerle School District. He truly enjoyed taking care of the football field, school facilities, and all of the interaction he had with the students, staff, and families. Brad enjoyed hunting, fishing, animals, cooking and barbequing.

He is survived by three sons, Jason Stegman (Ulgen) of Maryland, Kevin Stegman (Kristi) of Great Bend and Brandon Stegman of Larned; special friends Teri and Jim Thomas of Larned; three brothers, Wesley Stegman (Missy) of Sheridan, Oregon, Mark Stegman of Great Bend and Brent Stegman (Kelly) of Olathe; six sisters, Sharon Rollins (Phil) of King George, VA, Shelly Harrell of Hays, Pam Reitmeyer (Karen) of Kansas City, Dorrene Wahlmeier (Cam) of Wamego, Faye Wiesner (Ron) of Hays, and Tracy Augustine (Jeff) of Ellis. Four grandchildren, Blake, Kemal, Ethan and Serhan Stegman, one step grandson, Drew Dewitt and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Eldon, Greg, Stan and Bruce, as well as his beloved dog, Max.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, Kansas.

Visitation will be Friday 1 pm – 8 pm with family present from 6 pm – 8 pm and 9 am – service time on Saturday all at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Kinsley High School Athletic Programs.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].

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