Bernard Joseph Lickteig

Bernard J. Lickteig, Sr. age 90, of Burlington, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Richmond, Kansas.

He was born on January 28, 1935, in Greeley, Kansas, the son of Alfred Joseph and Albertine Eugenia (Peine) Lickteig. Bernie graduated from Greeley High School in 1954. He joined the Navy in 1955 and served until retirement in 1975.

Bernard was united in marriage to Dorothy Louise Root on December 27, 1955 in Greeley, Kansas. This union was blessed with seven children. Although Bernard and Dorothy eventually separated, she remained the love of his life.

In his spare time, Bernard enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. Horses and mules were a significant part of his life, reflecting his deep appreciation for hard work and tradition. In his younger years, he also enjoyed hunting. Above all, Bernard cherished his grandchildren and took great pride in each of them. He was a natural storyteller and especially loved sharing memories and stories from his time in the military.

Bernie enjoyed discussing the news, world, national and local. He enjoyed working with his hands on anything mechanical and teaching these skills to others.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dionysius Lickteig, Stephen Lickteig, Victor Lickteig, Patricia Goodeyon, Eugene Lickteig, Joyce Burris, Linda Lickteig; love of his life, Dorothy Lickteig; son-in-law, Johnny Folsom; Rachel Quezada significant other of son,David Lickteig.

He is survived by his children, Walter Lickteig and wife Renee, Linda Martin and husband Marty, Kathleen Alexander and husband Royce, Charles Lickteig and wife Iya, Wanda Folsom, Bernard Lickteig Jr. and wife Michelle, David Lickteig; several grandchildren; great- grandchildren; great- great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Burial will follow in the Holy Angels Cemetery in Garnett. Bernie's family will greet friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Coffey County Honor Flight and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com