Victor (Vic) Francis Kinderknecht, 81, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on August 18, 2018.

Vic was born in Ellis, KS on June 18, 1937, to Jacob and O’tillia (Bittel) Kinderknecht. He graduated from Ellis High School. Upon graduation, he left to join the Army and was stationed in Germany.

Vic was married to Sylvia (Eberle) on October 18, 1967, in Ellis, they were married 42 years.

Vic worked as a car salesman for Harries Motor Co and Unruh Chevrolet for over 35 years. Vic enjoyed time with family and friends, playing Pinochle, and sharing his love and knowledge of history and politics. Vic never knew a stranger and had many friends. He had a passion for the outdoors and growing things, even tending the garden at Long Term Care. Music was a joy in his life as he loved to play the piano and accordion by ear. Vic loved to share his collection of over 300 nutcrackers. He was also actively involved in Christ the King and was a 3rd degree Knight.

Vic’s faith was his stronghold and foundation for his family and life and has passed so much of his faith onto his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.

Vic is survived by four daughters; Sara (Darren) Dunn, WaKeeney; Michelle Wilson, Oakley; Tina (Brad) Walt, WaKeeney; Edwina Kinderknecht, Seiberg, Germany; and a son, Eric (Mandie) Kinderknecht, WaKeeney; 12 grandchildren, Kylie (Jordan) Bleske, Kacie and Dillon Dunn, Cameron Staples, Katelyn Wilson, Austin, Hannah, and Kelsey Kinderknecht, Carson and Brecken Walt, a great-grandchild; Kelton Bleske; brother; Ralph Kinderknecht, sister; Beatina Weber and many other family and friends.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sylvia; six brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be Monday, August 20, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a parish vigil service and rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will follow in the Christ the King Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Long Term Care outside garden or Hospice of Phillipsburg. Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

The family of Vic wishes to thank Dr. Gordon Lang, WaKeeney LTC staff, Mary Stithem, and Regina and Jody of Hospice.