Overbrook - Kenneth Charles Herin, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on May 4, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of William and Bernice (Senyard) Herin.

Ken had grown up in Ferguson, Missouri and had lived in Lubbock, Texas, Dodge City and Topeka before moving to rural Overbrook in 1995.

Ken graduated from McCluer High School in 1964 and then served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 as a dog handler. He had worked for the State of Kansas as a Wildlife Biologist. After retirement, he was a transportation driver for children's services with KVC and TFI. He was a member of the American Legion Post #239 at Overbrook, Rotary and Gideon's. He had been a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Topeka and then Grace Community Church in Overbrook.

On December 19, 1966, Ken was married to Karen Seals at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Karen preceded him in death on March 2, 2001. He then married Patti Wechsler on December 28, 2002 at Overbrook. Patti preceded him in death on August 28, 2012.

Ken was also preceded in death by his parents, William and Bernice; and by a daughter, Jaime McCoy on September 13, 2022.

Ken is survived by his children, Greta Ann Herin (Diek Wheeler) of Fairfax, Virginia, Greg (Shannon) Herin of Overbrook, Kirby (Jill) Wechsler of Ellis, and T.J. McCoy of Osage City; his five brothers and two sisters, Fran Herin of Columbia, Missouri, Norma Schwenk of Ferguson, Missouri, Rebecca Toews of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Daniel Herin of Hazelwood, Missouri, Debbie Meisenheimer of Olney Springs, Colorado, Roger Herin of Ferguson, Missouri, Steve Herin of Florissant, Missouri, and Paul Herin of Ridgedale, Missouri; his brother-in-law, Kenneth Seals (Lake San Marcos, CA); ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ken was well known for his jovial and friendly nature. He never knew a stranger, and engaged in a teasing way with everyone in his path. He lived a life full of adventure, hospitality, generosity, faith, and fellowship. He loved the outdoors and fondly recalled camping, fossiling, hunting, fishing, and canoeing trips. He hosted several "extra" children including five foreign exchange students. Everyone was welcome in his home and around his table. He was a man of strong faith- a long-term and joyful member of his faith communities. He was loving, loyal, faithful, honest, and optimistic. Many considered him a hero: his family looked up to him for his service in Vietnam and he served as a mentor and positive influence for countless people in his congregations, among his children's friends, in the KS social services realm, and in his broader community.

Memorial services for Ken will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 18, at the Grace Community Church in Overbrook. Inurnment will be in the Overbrook Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm till service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Gideons or The United States War Dogs Association, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451.