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Dr Gilbert Alfred Farmer

Birth	:	24 Sep 1926 Hartford, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 2019 Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Lorenz Schlichter Memorial Cemetery, Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1207800, -95.6926300
Description	:	Dr. Gilbert Farmer, 92, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away early Thursday, February 28, 2019, in Augusta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Mae (Ingwersen) Farmer and his daughter, Marci Tennison. Survivors include his sons, Jim Farmer and Michael Farmer. A full obituary will be published as it becomes available. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington, Kansas. Burial will follow in Schlichter Cemetery southeast of Burlington. The family will meet with friends from 12:30 P.M. until service time Thursday at the funeral... Read More	Dr. Gilbert Farmer, 92, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away early Thursday, February 28, 2019, in Augusta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Mae (Ingwersen) Farmer and his daughter, Marci Tennison. Survivors include his sons, Jim Farmer and Michael Farmer. A full obituary will be published as it becomes available. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington, Kansas. Burial will follow in Schlichter Cemetery southeast of Burlington. The family will meet with friends from 12:30 P.M. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Dr. Gilbert Alfred Farmer, 92, passed away Thursday morning, February 28, 2019, at the Lakepoint Long Term Care Facility in Augusta, KS. He was born September 24, 1926, in Hartford, KS, one of eight children to Joe and Della Farmer. His family moved to LeRoy in 1931. In 1943, he was section laborer (Gandy dancer) on the Katy Railroad. On May 20, 1944, he joined the Navy and was on active roster for 7.5 years. He was involved in WWII on the pacific front, sea duty, battleship and destroyer (USS Southland, USS Orleck). In 1948, he returned to the States and worked as a telegrapher for MOPAC Railroad. He was called back for the Korean Conflict in 1951 where he served on the USS Los Angeles. He was honorably discharged on July 3, 1952. He proudly wore his World War II / Korean War Veteran cap throughout the later years of his life. Gilbert married Lola Mae Ingwersen on January 21, 1950. To this union were born three children; James Joseph Farmer, Michael Dee Farmer, and Marci Sue Farmer Tennissen (deceased). Lola Mae passed away March 9, 1995. Grandchildren include: James White, April Farmer, Stacy Tennissen Branscum, Jamee Farmer Funk, Kelsee Farmer, and Austin Farmer. He had 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. In 1954, at the age of 28, he began the college journey, and in 1956 earned an Associate of Arts from Iola Junior College. He attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia; Pittsburg State, Wichita State, University of Texas, University of Missouri, Purdue University, Illinois State, Rutgers, University of Maine, University of Wyoming, and Kansas State University. In a period of 25 years, he studied and/or obtained Bachelors and/or Masters Degrees in Administration, Guidance and Counseling, Correctional Studies, among others. On May 18, 1979, he received his Doctorate in Philosophy. During this same period, he was Dean of Student Activities at Highland College, temporary head of Kansas Job Corps, Director of Education and Deputy Warden of Individual Treatment at Lansing Penitentiary, hired by Wichita School District in the field of Adult Education where he set up numerous continuing educational/vocational programs, finally becoming the principle at Wichita High School East Vo-Tech where he retired in the mid 1980’s. After retirement, he substituted as superintendent at Oskaloosa School District and teacher at LeRoy and McAllen, TX. He was a 70 year member of the Masonic Lodge, including Grand Lodge Chaplain and Information Director. He was a 69 year member of the Grange, including on the State Level, Executive Committee member, Information/Public Relations Director, Caretaker of KS Grange Camp & Headquarters on Lake Perry, 1st Man of Kansas (married to the 1st woman State President). He belonged to Scottish Rite, VFW, Treasurer for the State and Wichita High Twelve club, degree team member for Ancient Toltec Rite, and member of the Wichita Westlink Lions Club. He was a Scout Master in Highland, taking scouts on 7-mile hikes most weekends. A big highlight was the 100 mile Canoe Trip on the Canada/US Border. Following Lola Mae’s death, Gilbert spent most of his time in McAllen, Texas, where he met and then later married Atanacia Cuellar Tellez in May 2011. She passed away on August 16, 2018. Annie’s daughters are Veronica L. Salazar and Jessica M. Tellez; her granddaughter, Viviana L. Salazar. Annie and Gilbert lived in the McAllen and Pharr areas until Annie’s death, at which time he moved to Augusta, KS. Services will be conducted on Thursday, March 7, at Jones Funeral Home, Burlington, Kansas. Please join in a gathering for family and friends scheduled from 12:30-2:00. Service will begin at 2:00 with Masonic ceremony following at graveside in Lorenz Schlichter cemetery, rural LeRoy. Memorials are Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and American Cancer Society and can be left or sent to the Jones Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Burlington, KS 66839.

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Where is Dr Gilbert Alfred Farmer's memorial?
Dr Gilbert Alfred Farmer's memorial is located at: Lorenz Schlichter Memorial Cemetery, Le Roy, Coffey County, USA.
When did Dr Gilbert Alfred Farmer death?
Dr Gilbert Alfred Farmer death on 28 Feb 2019 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Gilbert Alfred Farmer's memorial?
Latitude: 38.1207800
Longitude: -95.6926300

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Nelson “Joe” Farmer

(1896 - 1976)

Della Amanda Lore Farmer

(1904 - 1987)

Spouse

Lola Mae Ingwersen Farmer

(1928 - 1995)

Siblings

Dorothy May Farmer Rodgers

(1922 - 2001)

Wayne E Farmer Sr.

(1932 - 2008)

Children

Marci Sue Farmer Tennissen

(1958 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lorenz Schlichter Memorial Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1207800, -95.6926300

2. Morrow Family Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1108700, -95.6694200

3. Center Hill Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1553001, -95.6641998

4. Le Roy Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0819016, -95.6455994

5. Crandall Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0685997, -95.7189026

6. Big Creek Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1128006, -95.7671967

7. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1692009, -95.6481018

8. Stoeltzing Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1208000, -95.6097031

9. Graceland Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1721992, -95.7466965

10. Mount Hope Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1781006, -95.7378006

11. Veteto Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0895100, -95.6123000

12. Logan Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1939300, -95.6658700

13. Sherwood Cemetery
Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1986008, -95.6746979

14. Cola Hill Cemetery
Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1324997, -95.7932968

15. Quisling Cemetery
Aliceville, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1403700, -95.5895200

16. Calvary Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1875000, -95.7739029

17. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Aliceville, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1694500, -95.5811400

18. Wooster Cemetery
Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0668983, -95.5828018

19. Kesner Family Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0586240, -95.5792120

20. Fairhope Cemetery
Gridley, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0764008, -95.8191986

21. Altamont Cemetery
Aliceville, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1535988, -95.5457993

22. Baker Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1988983, -95.8238983

23. Teachout Cemetery
Gridley, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1278000, -95.8572006

24. Wolf Creek Cemetery
New Strawn, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2505989, -95.6939011