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Verl F. Longhofer

Birth	:	27 Apr 1921 Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 2012 Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9322014, -97.2217026
Plot	:	Section D, Lot 49, Space 5.
Description	:	World War II Veteran ****** Verl F. Longhofer, 91 former Abilene resident passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Valley View Estates in Junction City, Kansas. He was born April 27, 1921 in Dickinson County, the son of Sam E. and Goldia (Smith) Longhofer. Verl was a lifelong resident of Dickinson, County. He attended school at Stoney Hill, a one room school south of Abilene, and graduated from Dickinson County High School. Chapman, Kansas in 1938. On May 19, 1942 he married Lois N. (Linder) Longhofer. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters; Patricia... Read More	World War II Veteran ****** Verl F. Longhofer, 91 former Abilene resident passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Valley View Estates in Junction City, Kansas. He was born April 27, 1921 in Dickinson County, the son of Sam E. and Goldia (Smith) Longhofer. Verl was a lifelong resident of Dickinson, County. He attended school at Stoney Hill, a one room school south of Abilene, and graduated from Dickinson County High School. Chapman, Kansas in 1938. On May 19, 1942 he married Lois N. (Linder) Longhofer. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters; Patricia Tomlin of Bonner Springs, Kansas and Debra Welsh of Junction City, Kansas; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; One brother; Garland Longhofer of Hutchinson, Kansas and one sister, Vesta Bowyer of Goodwin, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lloyd Longhofer; his daughter, Carol Ann Petrie and one grandson, Keith Riffel. Verl was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a farmer, stockman and hog buyer for Linder Livestock until retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church of rural Abilene and was baptized in Turkey Creek on his folk's farm. While a member of Ebenezer he served many years as a trustee, on the advisory board and building committee. He also served on the Navarre Co-op Elevator Board, Jefferson Township Board and Rural Center School board during the time the elementary school was built. Verl was an avid sports fan all his life. He played baseball and was drafted by Joplin Miners of the Western Association and later to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin League team under the guidance of the New York Yankees. The major leagues did not work out for Verl but he had no regrets. He continued his love for sports by coaching his three daughters play softball and attending his grandchildren's sporting events on a regular basis. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church or Hospice at Geary Community Hospital and may be sent in care to the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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Where is Verl F. Longhofer's memorial?
Verl F. Longhofer's memorial is located at: Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Verl F. Longhofer death?
Verl F. Longhofer death on 31 Dec 2012 in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Verl F. Longhofer's memorial?
Latitude: 38.9322014
Longitude: -97.2217026

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel E Longhofer

(1895 - 1985)

Goldia Ann Smith Longhofer

(1899 - 1987)

Spouse

Lois Nendean Linder Longhofer

(1921 - 2022)

Siblings

Garland Virgil Longhofer

(1926 - 2020)

Children

Carol Ann Longhofer Petrie

(1945 - 1983)

Flowers:

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