DODGE CITY - Jerry Dennis Halbgewachs, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City, KS. He was born in Beloit, KS on July 28, 1942 to Edwin and Lola (Shultz) Halbgewachs of Glen Elder, KS.

Jerry graduated Glen Elder High School in 1960. He went on to Fort Hays State University and met Barbara Bevan, his future wife. He graduated college the summer of 1965. They were married in December of 1965 and they had 3 children.

Jerry started his office career in Ulysses, KS at Ansel Manufacturing. The family moved to Dodge City in 1970. Jerry worked most of his career as a mortgage lending officer with First National Bank of Dodge City and retired from Farm Credit.

Jerry always enjoyed traveling with family and attending his children's and grandson's sports and events. He stayed active with church and volunteered many years with the Optimist club.

His pastimes included hunting, fishing, golfing, cooking, as well as attending many community events and sports.

Survivors include his spouse, Barbara; a brother, Ronald Halbgewachs; two sons and a daughter, Jeffrey Halbgewachs and wife Kathy Meier, Tamara Long and husband Joe, Jon Halbgewachs and wife Stacey; 3 grandsons, Anthony, Braydon, and JT. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the First Church of God, Dodge City, with Kevin Ritchhart and Pastor Mason Smith officiating.  Burial will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday in the Haviland Cemetery, Haviland, Kansas.  Visitation with the family present will be Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the First Church of God, Dodge City in care of Zeigler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.