Douglas Kent Schlegel, 57, passed away on October 29, 2019 at his home in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on September 4, 1962 in Ness City, Kansas the son of Walter and Evelyn (Langer) Schlegel.

He was a lifetime resident of Ness County residing on the family farm for 57 years. While Doug was not a man of many words, he loved his family and friends; ready to lend a helping hand. Doug was a true farmer at heart, happiest in his little corner of the county; working the land and raising cattle. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. On August 9, 1986 he married Yvette Kraus in Ness City, Kansas.

Doug is survived by his wife, Yvette Schlegel of the home; sons, Dylan Schlegel, Ness City, Logan Schlegel and his fiancé, Darian McClure, of Hays; sisters, Lynette Grumbein (Darwin), Alexander and Bonnie Schlegel, Emporia. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please join the family for a luncheon on Saturday, November 2, at 12:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart School cafeteria. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Thursday from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Rosary and Parish Vigil will be held at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church, Ness County Healthcare Foundation, or Ness City Fire District #1 or Beeler Fire Department.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.