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1941
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2018
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Kenneth Gleason Obituary
He was born October 2, 1941 at Spearville, the son of Raymond and Francis (Dvork) Gleason. He was a lifetime Dodge City resident. He was a horse trainer most of his life and had also worked for Coca-Cola and the City of Dodge City.
He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City as well as the Kansas Thoroughbred Association and the Colorado Thoroughbred Association.
On May 25, 1968 he married Linda Koontz at Raton, New Mexico.
Survivors include: his wife of 50 years, Linda, Dodge City; their 4 children, Jamie Schmidt, Dodge City, Steve Koontz, Wichita, Wendi Barlow and husband Brian, Ingalls and Heather Gleason, Dodge City; a brother, Danny Ray Gleason and wife Mary, Spearville; 3 sisters, Connie Jo Orrison and husband Ted, Dodge City, Sharon Esquibel, Dodge City and Pat Palmer, Portis, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Brandon Hensley and wife Crosbi, Blaine Hensley and wife Jen, Ceara Lynch and husband Eric, Riley Parsons and wife Lexi, Regan Parsons, Ross Winter, Maddison Winter, Brenden Koontz, Joey Koontz and Nathan Koontz; 3 great grandchildren, Braiden Hensley, McKenna Hensley and Presley "Pretzel" Parsons; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Terry "Tub", Lawrence and K.D. Gleason and 3 sisters, Susan Gleason, Judy Charpentier and Jeri Lynn Jackson.
Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the church with Fr. Wesley Schawe presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in rural Hodgeman County. Visitation will Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Arrowhead West or Dodge City Special Olympics both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.
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Pamela E Barton
September 7, 2024
Mr Butch Gleason was a true friend loving father,husband,brother,uncle and loved his whole family unconditionally he was a very handsome and kind man and loved his thoroughbred race horses also love sharing those family members of the track/ trade to carry on with his legacy, especially his daughters Heather and Wendy his nephews Tyrone, Ricky, and Mark Esquibel and sister Sharon and husband Richard. Just to name a few. He was very respected by all and his beautiful wife Linda. It was an honor to have known him and the family they were a close not family and friends who he made them part of the family. Butch you are. Missed by many and and never will be forgotten
Kathy and Steve Schuette
December 12, 2018
Butch Gleason
Mark, Cheryl, and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your brothers-in-law.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 12, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time in your lives. May God provide strength and comfort to help you cope with your grief.
Roy Sibley
December 10, 2018
Sorry to hear about Butch. Have many good memories of him at the horse races at the Arnett Ok. race track.
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