John William Tersinar
John William Tersinar
Obituary
Guest Book
John Tersinar Obituary
John was born September 20, 1935 in Farlington, a son of John Tersinar, Jr. and Janet Stiteler.
He grew up in Farlington, graduated from Girard High School, and he attended Pittsburg State University for 2 years.
He married Donna D. Hayden on June 22, 1956 in Girard and Donna survives.
John served in the US Army from 1958 until receiving his honorable discharge in 1961.
He worked as the manager of the Coop Service Station in Girard for 33 years before retiring in 1997.
He was also a farmer and stockman, and he enjoyed his family, watching his grandchildren play sports, hunting, fishing, his cows, sitting on his porch, and educating future generations about farming.
He was a member of the rural water board for a number of years, he taught Hunter's Safety classes, and he was the last founding member of the Farlington Best Yet 4-H Club.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, Donna, are his daughter, Debbie Tersinar of Joplin; his grandchildren, Rachel Drumeller, Steven Stroud, Drew Tersinar, Tanner Tersinar; his great-grandchildren, Ridge and Silas Drumeller, Paige and Boone Tersinar; his brother, Jerry Tersinar of Nixa, Missouri,
John was preceded in death by his parents, his son, John Allan Tersinar, on January 6, 2022, and his sister, Betty Waisner.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard with Pastor Tim Rudd officiating. Burial will be in the Farlington Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the George C.Brown American Legion Post # 26 of Girard.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home where friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the Crawford County Fairgrounds and these may be left at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.
Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
518 W. St John St., Girard, KS 66743
Make a Donation
in John Tersinar's name
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Tersinar's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
