Gerrie Marie Scheufler, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend on Nov. 5th, 2024. 

Born on March 29, 1932 in Renton, Wash. she was the daughter of Erny and Elsie (Nelson) Crussell. Gerrie graduated from Renton HS in 1950. She married Kenneth Eugene Scheufler in Yuma, Ariz. on June 7, 1952. He passed away July 22, 2008. Gerrie and Kenneth met while he was serving in the US Navy in California. After their marriage and Kenneth’s time in the service, they moved to rural Ellinwood, Kan. where he worked as a Farmer/Stockman on the family farm. They lived there for 58 years. They enjoyed many years together farming, raising cattle, building a feedlot and traveling on family and friend vacations which usually included water. She loved the lake and especially beach trips. 

After Kenneth’s death, Gerrie moved to Great Bend in 2010. Gerrie was active in the First Baptist Church of Ellinwood where she served in various positions and on many committees throughout the years even serving as her church’s wedding coordinator. She had a heart for Missions, a deep love of the scriptures and a strong praying faith. Those that knew her saw the kindness, caring, and love she had for people. She will most be remembered by her abundant faith and her selfless giving and love for family and friends.

Survivors include daughters Vicki McCulley, Great Bend, Shelly Johnson (Scott) Gatesville, Texas; son, Rick Scheufler, Ft. Worth, Texas; beloved grandchildren, Korey and Kiefer McCulley, Greensboro, N.C., Madison Zblewski (Bryan) Austin, Texas, Brek (Sierra) Johnson, Cloquet, Minn., Braeden and Braxton Shuemake, Gatesville, Texas, Hannah (Cole) Parson, Denton, Texas, Carlie Scheufler, Gatesville, Texas; great-grandchild, Isabella Johnson, Austin, Trxas; nephews, Sam and Bill Spece, Great Bend, Kan. and numerous other nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Eugene Scheufler; two sisters; and two brothers. 

Private family services and inurnment will take place at a later date in December at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church Missions in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences may be left at www.minnischapel.org.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Minnis Chapel

P.O. Box 246

Ellinwood, KS 67526

Great Bend, (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 12, 2024