Gerrie M. Scheufler

Gerrie Marie Scheufler, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family at
the University of Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend on November 5th,
2024. Born on March 29, 1932 in Renton, WA she was the daughter of
Erny and Elsie (Nelson) Crussell. Gerrie graduated from Renton HS in
1950. She married Kenneth Eugene Scheufler in Yuma, AZ on June 7,
1952. He passed away July 22, 2008. Gerrie and Kenneth met while he
was serving in the US Navy in California. After their marriage and
Kenneth’s time in the service, they moved to rural Ellinwood, KS where he
worked as a Farmer/Stockman on the family farm. They lived there for 58
years. They enjoyed many years together farming, raising cattle, building a
feedlot and traveling on family and friend vacations which usually included
water. She loved the lake and especially beach trips. After Kenneth’s
death, Gerrie moved to Great Bend in 2010. Gerrie was active in the First
Baptist Church of Ellinwood where she served in various positions and on
many committees throughout the years even serving as her church’s
wedding coordinator. She had a heart for Missions, a deep love of the
scriptures and a strong praying faith.Those that knew her saw the
kindness, caring, and love she had for people. She will most be
remembered by her abundant faith and her selfless giving and love for
family and friends.
Survivors include daughters; Vicki McCulley, Great Bend, Shelly Johnson
(Scott) Gatesville, TX; son, Rick Scheufler, Ft. Worth, TX; beloved
Grandchildren, Korey and Kiefer McCulley, Greensboro, NC, Madison
Zblewski (Bryan) Austin, TX, Brek (Sierra) Johnson, Cloquet, MN. Braeden
and Braxton Shuemake, Gatesville, TX, Hannah (Cole) Parson, Denton,
TX, Carlie Scheufler, Gatesville, TX; great-grandchild, Isabella Johnson,
Austin, TX; nephews, Sam and Bill Spece, Great Bend, KS and numerous
other nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband
Kenneth Eugene Scheufler, two sisters and two brothers. 

Memorial service will take place 11:00 am, Fri., Dec. 27th at First Baptist Church south of Ellinwood with Pastor David Wesner officiating. 
 Inurnment will take place prior to the service at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church Missions in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences may be left
at www.minnischapel.org

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