Larned – Marion Burl Froetschner, 90, passed away August 2, 2017.

He was born January 1, 1927, at the family farm house, Pawnee County, the seventh child of 12, the son of Roy William and Mary Ellen (Stauffer) Froetschner. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer, dairyman, Dekalb seed dealer, and served on Sanford co-op board. Marion and his brother Roland formed a farming partnership that lasted 32 years until retirement.

He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church.

He married Helen Marie McCarty, August 15, 1952 in Larned. She survives.

Other survivors include: daughters, Rose Mary (Dick) Shelton, Betty Delaney (Fiance, Brian Haberman), Cheri (Darrin) Reinertsen; sons: Jim (Tammy) Froetschner, Gary (Brenda) Froetschner; grandchildren, Jon (Karren) Skelton, Traci (Bryce) Wachs, Chris (Jamie) Froetschner, Jami (Chris) Battin, Brad (Faith) Froetschner, Olen Froetschner, Lorelee (Brandon) Enabnit, Kristen (Jay) Muller, Sean Delaney, and 15 great grandchildren, with another on the way, and one step great granddaughter; Two brothers, Roland (Janice) Froetschner and Kyrle (Karen) Froetschner; Two sisters, Donna (Norman) Christensen, Garden City, KS and Cordelia (Dick) Overfield, Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Roy Jr., Glenn, Robert, Donald, and Wayne; two sisters, Marvel Field and Wilma Froetschner.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Larned Cemetery, with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or donor's choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.