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John Gollihar Obituary

Gollihar-John, W. 71, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. His career included Wichita Police Dept, 911 Dispatch, EMT, Life Watch, Civil Air Patrol, retired Wesley Medical Security and U.S. Army & Vietnam War Veteran. Survivors: wife of 49 years, Nancy; children Michelle (Edward) Ashley, Sharla (Chris) Boyd & Nathan Gollihar; grandchildren Deavious (Kaitlyn) Kearney, Harley Ann Kearney, Gabriel Boyd & Griffin Boyd. Visitation 5-7 pm, Thursday, Oct 31 at Baker Funeral Home VC. Graveside 10 a.m. Friday, Nov.1 at Maize Park Cemetery. Celebration Service 11 a.m. Friday at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Memorials to Church & Hynes Hospice. www.bakerfhvc.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Oct. 29, 2019.

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Molly Lee

October 29, 2019

So sorry for your loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all during this difficult time.

Harry Simpson

October 29, 2019

Rest John, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Diana Loux

October 29, 2019

To the Gollihar family, we were so sorry to hear of John's passing. Tony raced pigeons with John for a short time. John will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!

Sue Retta Lewis

October 29, 2019

Nancy sorry to hear of your husband passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Retta

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Oct

31

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Baker Funeral Home - Valley Center

100 S Cedar Ave P.O. Box 242, Valley Center, KS 67147

Nov

1

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Riverlawn Christian Church

Wichita, KS

Nov

1

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Maize Park Cemetery

KS

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Baker Funeral Home - Valley Center

100 S Cedar Ave P.O. Box 242, Valley Center, KS 67147

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