Gary R. Lindenmuth

Gary R. Lindenmuth, 77, Hays, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at McAllen Heart Hospital, McAllen Texas.

He was born June 28, 1938 in Wenatchee, Washington, to Leo (Pappy) and Hazel (Stukey) Lindenmuth.  On May 29, 1958 he married Helen Hendrix in Chickasha, OK.  Gary truly enjoyed entertaining and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling to his home in Newfoundland each summer. He worked for Chief Drilling Company for many years and the last 22 years he has been employed part-time at Doerflers’ Harley-Davidson.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hays.

Survivors include his wife of the home, two children, a son, Jeff Lindenmuth of Hays, a daughter, Deanna Doerfler and husband Brian of Hays, three grandchildren, Niles Lindenmuth, Wichita, Ashley Doerfler Clark, and husband Derek, Marietta, GA, Tara Doerfler Chapin and husband David, Cincinnati, OH., three great grandchildren, Chase Brian Clark, Lila Jane and Quinn Lauren Chapin, and one sister, Joyce Disque and husband Wally.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, 305 W. 7th Street, Hays. Cremation has taken place in McAllen, Texas.  The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine, and from 10:00 am until service time on Monday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church or to the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course, in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com