Harlan Dale Krehbiel

Harlan Dale Krehbiel obituary, Smith Center, KS

Harlan Dale Krehbiel

Harlan Krehbiel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rentschler Family Mortuaries - Rodrick-Minear Luray Chapel on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Harlan D Krehbiel was born Aug. 17, 1929 in Pretty Prairie KS to Irvin P. and Mary (Albright) Krehbiel. He passed away at his home June 2, 2025 at the age of 95. He married Elaine Krehbiel and to that union they had 3 children. Sharon, Terry and Myrna. In 1981 he married Helen Sparks. They enjoyed many years together.
He is survived by his wife Helen, his three children, Sharon (Dave) Zerger, Terry (Robin) Krehbiel, both of Pretty Prairie, KS., Myrna (Gary) Grochowsky of Newton, KS. Grandchildren, Jeremy (Jamie) Zerger, Jessie (Joey) Cable, Keith (Ashley) Zerger, Kevin Zerger and fiancée Lauryn Costilow, Tyler (Sarah) Krehbiel, Cody Krehbiel, Eric Grochowsky, Amy Grochowsky (significant other Dustin Miniard). Great Grandchildren: Jaelyn, Emma and Colbie Cable; Ezra, Jane and Selah Krehbiel; Milo, Isla and Addison Zerger; Jr Krehbiel.and sister-in-law Reta Krehbiel. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leo Krehbiel.
Memorial donations are suggested to Luray United Methodist Church or Gentiva Hospice of Salina in care of the Rentschler Family Mortuaries Lucas Chapel.

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