Kenneth (Kenny) Lee Oberkrom, 89, passed away on August 7, 2019 in Smith Center, Kansas

Kenny was born January 25, 1930 to Charles Lee and Leona Anna ( Pinet) Oberkrom in Linn, Missouri.

Kenny spent the first 25 years growing up in Missouri. He enjoyed swimming in the river and spending time with his family. He moved to Kansas in 1955 and worked on the Lindeman farm in Graham County. Later Kenny went to work for Studley Co-op delivering gas. He was very proud of the fact that he was a lifetime member of the Church of God.

He married Nadine (Shoemaker) Moss in 1973 and became a dad to her six children: Jennifer, Marie, Kathy, Carla, Jonilyn and Jim.

They lived on a farm north of Morland. Nadine and Kenny divorced, but Kenny continued to be a great dad to the kids and friend to Nadine.

He married Rose Mary Niehaus in 1991. They lived happily together until her passing in 2010. Kenny moved to Hill City where he lived until moving to Smith Center to be closer to family in 2018.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Leona; three brothers: Charles, Floyd and Glenn; four sisters: Nadine, Velda, Juanita and Gertrude; his wives: Carla Nadine Oberkrom and Rose Mary Oberkrom.

He is survived by his brother: Harold Oberkrom, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; three sisters: Irma Hunter, Blue Springs, Missouri; Edna Armstrong, Kansas City, Missouri; Leona Singleton, Kansas City, Missouri. Step-Children: Jennifer (Glenn) Richmeier, Brooksville, Florida; Marie Lee, Prairie Park, Kentucky; Kathy (Greg) Bashford, Brooksville, Florida; Carla (Gary) Cochrun, Agra, Kansas; Jonilyn Cambell, Kensington, Kansas, Jim (Jolene) Moss, Smith Center, Kansas.

He leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Kenny enjoyed being a prankster and dad. He was known and loved by many. He will be missed.

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