DODGE CITY - Kenneth Joseph Powers, 76, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his home in Dodge City.

He was born on March 7, 1947, the son of Virgil Everett and Mary Juanita (Juttner) Powers. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his time in the service, he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. On June 9, 1973, he married Peggy McGee. She survives.

He worked many years as a meat cutter and completed his working years with Orkin Pest Control. He was a member of St Andrew's Parish, Wright, the Dodge City Gun Club, several surrounding area gun clubs and a lifetime member of the VFW. He loved fishing, hunting and trap shooting.

Other survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Whitney and husband Brian of Haviland and Shayla Werner and husband Jason of Hays; four grandchildren, Brayden, Quint, Kambree and Brody; one sister, Rita Harper of Dodge City; two brothers, Don Powers and wife Cynthia of Wichita and Dale Powers of Dodge City; two brothers-in-law, Dallas Schulte of Wright and Dan McGee and wife Kat of Ferndale, Washington and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Peggy Schulte, two infant siblings, Virgil and Maxine, two brothers-in-law Don Harper and Mickey McGee.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Sunday, August 20, 2023 at St. Andrew Church.  Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday at the church with Fr. Ted Stoecklein presiding.  Burial will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery with military rites by the United States Air Force and American Legion District 8.  Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the St. Andrew Cemetery or the Dodge City Gun Club both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.