DODGE CITY – Kenneth Wayne Mitchell, 91 died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at SunPorch in Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born on March 28, 1933 at Buffalo, Oklahoma the son of William Nelson and Grace (Sparks) Mitchell. He was a Liberal, Kansas area resident before moving to Dodge City in 2021. He worked as a bus driver for 15 years. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion both in Liberal, Kansas as well as the Elk Club in Los Angeles, California. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1951-1955 and re-enlisted in 1955-1959.

Kenneth enjoyed golfing, fishing, taking the grandkids out and about, traveling with the family and watching Chiefs football.

On December 20, 1958 he married Ellen Marie Shafer at Los Angeles, California. She survives.

Survivors also include: 2 children, Shurlene Mann and Jeff Mitchell both of Dodge City; a sister, Jean Cullins, Buffalo, Oklahoma; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Mann and Shannon Mann; 3 step-grandchildren, Rex, Artt and Lance; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, William "Billy" Mitchell, 5 brothers, 5 sisters and a son-in-law, Thomas Mann.

Private family services will be held at a later date. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or Alzheimer's Association both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas.