Eunice Marie Herrs, 61, of Salina, and formerly of Norton, passed away Dec. 12, 2016 at her home.

She was born Sept. 1, 1955 in Washington, Kan., the daughter of Verlin and Arlene (Scheele) Wiechmann.

She was baptized Sept. 11, 1955 by Rev. Clifford Larson at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Barnes, Kan. She was confirmed March 30, 1969 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Barnes, Kan., by Rev. A.C. Leimer.

Eunice attended elementary school in Barnes and Linn. She graduated from Linn High School in 1973. After attending Brown Mackie College in Salina for one year, she was a professional secretary for an insurance agency in Linn, Kan.

On Aug. 9, 1975, she was united in marriage with Steven Allen Herrs, at St. Peter Lutheran Church Barnes, Kan., by Rev. Harlan Meier.

For the next two years, Steve and Eunice made their home in Manhattan, Kan, where she worked as a secretary on-campus at Kansas State University.

In 1977 the couple moved to Concordia, Kan, where Eunice established her career as a dental assistant.

The couple moved to Norton, Kan, in 1978 where they made their home for the next 38 years. During that time Eunice worked as a junior high school secretary, dental assistant, and day care provider.

Eunice and Steve were blessed with two children; Dustin Allen and Sheena Lynn.

While in Norton, Eunice was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and LWML.

This past September, the couple moved to their current home in Salina to be near family. Eunice was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, Salina. She was an avid flower gardener and had a passion and gift for decorating her home and garden to the delight of all. She loved entertaining and will always be remembered for hosting her traditional Easter weekend family gatherings and K-State tailgating festivities.

Eunice is survived by: her husband, Steven Herrs, of the home; son, Dustin Herrs (Jessa) of Salina; daughter, Sheena Lobmeyer (Nicholas) of Hays; grandsons, Paxton and Elijah Herrs; sisters, Anita Ohlde (Ronald) of Palmer, and Beverly Winter (Scott) of Manhattan; brothers-in-law, Harvey Herrs of Linn, DeWayne Herrs (Roberta) of McPherson, and Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Ronald Lee Wiechmann; brother-in-law, Ralph Herrs; and sister-in-law, LaDean Herrs.

Friends may call noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina where the family will receive friends from 5-7 that evening.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday Dec. 15, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Salina. Burial will be at approximately 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon in the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, near Barnes.

Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton, Kan.