Galen Case

1929 - 2025

Oct 6, 1929 - Dec 10, 2025

Galen Case, 96, a lifetime McPherson County resident, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

He was born October 6, 1929, at his home in McPherson County, the son of Cecil L. and Lizzie A. (Crane) Case. Galen attended Santa Fe Grade School and graduated from McPherson High School in 1947. He continued his education at McPherson College.

On October 10, 1948, Galen was united in marriage to Doris Jean Morris at the First United Methodist Church. Galen and Doris were faithful attenders of the church where many friendships were made. Galen served on the church board.

Galen purchased the farm in 1959 where he would live the rest of his life. He spent most of his life in a ten mile radius, building deep and lifelong friendships. Many of the neighbors shared hayracks and looked out for one another as a community. Galen was most at home on the farm and could tell so many stories of his difficult times and "war wounds" from his work.

Galen and Doris were major supporters and part of the founding committee for Elyria Christian School. Galen was Past President of the McPherson County Farm Bureau, was a member of the Extension Council and a delegate for the Associated Milk Producers, Inc. In 2000, the Case family was named the Farm Family of the Year by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce. Galen was one of the early adopters of organic farming and many of his methods were studied by K-State and Kansas Wesleyan University.

Galen leaves a legacy of the fruit of hard work and what can be accomplished, from starting with almost nothing to living a life that blessed many.

He is survived by his four children, Gary Case of Land O' Lakes, FL, Elaine (Terry) Ferguson of Salina, KS, David (Kelly) Case of McPherson, KS, and Randy (Nancy) Case of McPherson, KS; 11 grandchildren, Heather Hall, Brian Case, Keegan Ferguson, Koby Ferguson, Kaylee Ketner, Amy McLellan, Derek Case, Seth Case, Leah Hamilton, Jordan Case, and Jacob Case; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and siblings, Harry Case, Wayne Case, Alice Frantz, Lois Miller, and Carolee Mehlinger.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, at the First United Methodist Church with burial following at the McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be given to Elyria Christian School, First United Methodist Church, Live Free Ministries/Omega Project, or Hospice & Homecare of Reno County in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.