Wesley "Pete" Schlegel, age 86, passed away in his home on Christmas Morning, December 25, 2014. He was a dedicated farmer-stockman. He was born July 26, 1928 to Henry C. and Scharlotta Kerbs Schlegel. He was raised on the family farm southwest of Ness City, Kansas. He completed grade school at the Manteno school in southwest Ness County, and graduated from Ness City High School. Pete proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953.

He was a member of Ness City United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 152, and Ransom VFW Post 7972.

Pete married Grace N. Tuttle February 12, 1956 in Jetmore, Kansas, who survives him. Other survivors include their three daughters, Jan (Jake) Rider, Ness City; Pat Schlegel (A.J. Bosco), New York City; Jo (Neil) Pfannenstiel, Ness City; five grandsons, Tyler Rider, Tanner Rider, Trevor Pfannenstiel, Brodie Pfannenstiel, Tim Bosco; two granddaughters, Kendra Pfannenstiel and Anna Bosco, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Ben, Leo, Roy, Walter; three sisters, Rosa Litzenberger, Clara Schlegel, Viola Felzien, and three other siblings who died very young.

Pete loved his family, the smell of fresh tilled soil, and a good steak.

Viewing will be Friday, December 26, 2014, 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. and Saturday, December 27, 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 27, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Ness City.

Burial at Buda Cemetery, Beeler, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ness City United Methodist Church, or Ransom VFW Post 7972.

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