Obituary - Jerry Gene Purdy

Jerry Purdy

Jerry Purdy, age 73, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1943 at Trading Post, Kansas the son of Frank and Daisy Rittenhouse. 

He graduated from Pleasanton High School with the Class of 1962. He married Orlena Channel. To this union two children were born. He later married Myrle Neal on December 29, 1980. 

She preceded him in death on May 27, 2012. Jerry was all about family. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother Buford Purdy, and a sister Sharon Johnson. He is survived by twelve children: Rob Purdy, Shane Mincks, Vonda Geeding, Shonna Looney, Dale, Mincks, Deannie Mincks, Donna Jones, Carol Huff, Rita Strubal, Jimmy Mincks, Chuck Mincks and Pete Mincks, forty-four grandchildren, seventy-one great grandchidlren and eleven great great grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be held 7 pm Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm prior to the service. 

The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. 

Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.