Lifelong WaKeeney resident Kim Bernard Ebbert passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at his home in WaKeeney. He was 60 years of age. He was born April 3, 1959, in WaKeeney, to Samuel Bernard and Barbara Ann (DeWitt) Ebbert.

Kim was a 1977 graduate of Trego Community High School. On September 29, 1984, he was united in marriage to Monica Lea Lemon, in Plainville, Kansas.

Kim enjoyed animals starting as a child, though he had one nemesis, the opossum. He got into hunting and fishing in his youth and until the end with his daughters and good friends. He had many crazy adventures, such as going fishing in the middle of the storm; somehow fell out of the tree with just a scratch; and recently got to call a tom turkey in a cemetery. He cherished seeing and hearing all the critters while hunting. He had many occupations in his life, as a child delivering milk, with farm and harvest help, and Road and Bridge. He always worked hard for what he wanted yet happy to help others, which led to help Merle Sherfick and 15 years with Keith Dienes. He also enjoyed music; went to Collyer Dances and recently many concerts at the Stiefel Theater, such as ZZ-Top, Kansas, George Thorogood… Not only that, he was artistic with drawing, paint, photography, and more. No matter how his day went, there always was a smile on his face and would say something creatively off the wall for a good laugh.

Kim cherished his time with his family and especially with his girls. He had a shared hobby and interest in radio controlled airplanes with his dad too. He was also a member of the KWHA and got everything ready for the events. He was a father figure to many people, including Mariana and Maria Paniagua of Bolivia.

Survivors include his wife Monica, daughters Kelly and Rachel Ebbert of WaKeeney, Kansas; a sister, Leana and husband Rodney Johnson of Kansas; two brothers, Kerry Ebbert and wife Jolene of, Oklahoma, and Daryl Ebbert and wife Peg of, Missouri; a niece, Sara and husband Kevin Bradley and their son, Nolan of Texas; and nephew, Daniel Ebbert and wife Megan, of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and many extended family members.

Funeral services – 10:30 a.m., April 20, 2019 at the funeral home- WaKeeney. Burial will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation – prior to service on Saturday, 8:30 to service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kim Ebbert Memorial Fund c/o Schmitt Funeral Home, 336, North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.