Michael “Mike” Gebhart, age 65, of Ogallah, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home in Ogallah.

He was born in Oxford England on December 20, 1953 to Donald and Olive (Williams) Gebhart. He graduated from Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Mike was drafted out of high school and became a combat engineer in the United States Marine Corps.

On September 26, 1998, Mike was united in marriage to Dienna Gray. They enjoyed 21 years of marriage. He worked as a mechanic and driver. He owned and operated D&M Technical Services for 13 years. Mike enjoyed racing, shooting, and being outdoors. He was always willing to help others, especially his grandchildren, and anybody’s dog.

Mike is survived by his wife Dienna of the family home; stepsons, Richard Carl and wife Shantell of Fort Lupton, Colorado, Russell Wood and wife Jessica of WaKeeney, David Berry and wife Jordyn of Hays, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; and brother, Geoffrey Gebhart. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Abby Lynn.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church, WaKeeney. Inurnment, with military honors by the USMC, will take place immediately after at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.

There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mike Gebhart Memorial Fund (to offset expenses), and may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.