Phillipsburg resident Chester A. “Chet” Rumbaugh died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 88.

Chet was born Jan. 28, 1926 in Agra, Kansas, the son of Chester C. & Kate M. (Richard) Rumbaugh.  He worked for the City of Phillipsburg as the water plant operator until retirement.

He was united in marriage to Darlene June Overman on November 9, 1985 in Phillipsburg.  She survives.

Other survivors include a step-son, Everett “Bob” Hindman of Osborne, KS; a step-daughter, Donna Hindman of Phillipsburg; 10 step grandchildren; 21 step great-grandchildren; and 2 step great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy Herder officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mr. Rumbaugh will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS  67661 is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences:  www.ollliffboeve.com.