DODGE CITY – Kenneth W. Stephenson, 68, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

He was born June 24, 1954 at Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Loy Asher and Esther Lorraine (Weaver) Stephenson.  He attended school in Oakley, Kansas where he was part of 2 State titles in Cross Country and remained an avid runner later in life.  He worked for Tarbert Construction and later for Kan Tex Feeders for 14 years both in Ulysses, Kansas and moved to Dodge City several years ago.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dodge City and participated in Special Olympics where he ran the mile.  He enjoyed putting models together, especially model airplanes.  He always wanted to stay busy doing something.

Survivors include: his mother, Dodge City; a brother, Larry Stephenson and wife Pam, Dodge City; a sister, Sherry Kirby and husband Ronald, Hugo, Colorado; 4 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, uncles, aunts and grandparents.

Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at the Riley Memorial Cemetery in Chautauqua County, Kansas.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Special Olympics in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.