DODGE CITY - Verl Eldon Glunt, 78, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home in Dodge City.

He was born March 4, 1940 on the family farm near Cimarron in Gray County.  He was a graduate of Jetmore High School and a lifetime area resident.  He farmed all of his life and worked as an equipment operator for the Kansas Department of Transportation for many years until retiring in 1995.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dodge City and enjoyed doing mechanic work, especially on his antique John Deere tractors.

On June 5, 1959 he married Fern Kline at Dodge City.

Survivors include: his wife of 59 years, Fern, Dodge City; 2 sons, William, Dodge City and Arthur and wife Amy, Ford; a brother, Keith Glunt and wife Phyllis, Liberal; a sister, Ruth Hahn, Ofallon, Missouri; and 3 grandchildren, Alison, Emily and Avery.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.  Visitation will be Friday from noon to 8:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas, 67801.  Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com